Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa EX5430-654G32Mn AMD Athlon QL-65 vs Acer TravelMate TM8471-944G16Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9400

69specifications compared
31differ
38identical
65known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Extensa EX5430-654G32Mn AMD Athlon QL-65:39.1 cm (15.4")
- TravelMate TM8471-944G16Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9400:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- Extensa EX5430-654G32Mn AMD Athlon QL-65:1280 x 800 pixels
- TravelMate TM8471-944G16Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9400:1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Extensa EX5430-654G32Mn AMD Athlon QL-65:16:10
- TravelMate TM8471-944G16Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9400:16:9
Processor manufacturer
- Extensa EX5430-654G32Mn AMD Athlon QL-65:AMD
- TravelMate TM8471-944G16Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9400:Intel
Processor family
- Extensa EX5430-654G32Mn AMD Athlon QL-65:AMD Athlon
- TravelMate TM8471-944G16Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9400:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Extensa EX5430-654G32Mn AMD Athlon QL-65:QL-65
- TravelMate TM8471-944G16Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9400:SU9400
Processor frequency
- Extensa EX5430-654G32Mn AMD Athlon QL-65:2.1 GHz
- TravelMate TM8471-944G16Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9400:1.4 GHz
Internal memory type
- Extensa EX5430-654G32Mn AMD Athlon QL-65:DDR2-SDRAM
- TravelMate TM8471-944G16Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9400:DDR3-SDRAM

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Comparison of EX5430-654G32Mn, TM8471-944G16Mn
134 specifications	A Acer Extensa EX5430-654G32Mn AMD Athlon QL-65 Model EX5430-654G32Mn View product	B Acer TravelMate TM8471-944G16Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9400 Model TM8471-944G16Mn View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 cd/m²
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	AMD	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	AMD Athlon	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	QL-65	SU9400
Processor coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	1.4 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L2
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 956
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core 2 Duo SU9000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Penryn
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FSB
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	160 GB
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 3200	Intel® GMA 4500M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	0.25 GB	0.0625 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	1.919 GB	1.759 GB
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Front cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 b/g/n	802.11 a/b/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	AMD M780G	Intel® GS45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP Professional
Trial software	-McAfee Internet Security Suite.	-McAfee Internet Security Suite.
Bundled softwareDiffers	-Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings Management). -Acer GridVista. -Acer Launch Manager. -Adobe Reader. -InterVideo WinDVD. -Microsoft Office Ready 2007. -NTI CD Maker. -NTI Shadow.	-Acer Crystal Eye. -Acer GridVista. -Acer Assist. -Acer Bio-Protection. -Acer Backup Manager. -Acer PowerSmart Manager. -Acer Launch Manager. -Acer eRecovery Management. -Adobe Reader. -Adobe Flash Player. -Google Toolbar. -Google Desktop. -eSobi. -Office Ready. -Windows Live Essentials.
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36697
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 x 22 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	48.8 Wh	62.16 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	2.3 h	8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	-Wi-Fi. -ACPI 3.0. -Mobile PC 2002. -DMI 2.0.	-Wi-Fi. -ACPI 3.0. -Mobile PC 2002. -DMI 2.0. -EPEAT Silver. -GS.
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.88 kg	1.93 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	341.9 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	235 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.03 cm	2.59 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.3 cm	2.96 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source

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