Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa 5620-5A1G16 _XPP vs Lenovo 3 x ThinkPad T61

98specifications compared
31differ
67identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- Extensa 5620-5A1G16 _XPP:1280 x 800 pixels
- 3 x ThinkPad T61:1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor model
- Extensa 5620-5A1G16 _XPP:T5550
- 3 x ThinkPad T61:T8300
Processor frequency
- Extensa 5620-5A1G16 _XPP:1.83 GHz
- 3 x ThinkPad T61:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- Extensa 5620-5A1G16 _XPP:2 MB
- 3 x ThinkPad T61:3 MB
Processor front side bus
- Extensa 5620-5A1G16 _XPP:667 MHz
- 3 x ThinkPad T61:800 MHz
Processor socket
- Extensa 5620-5A1G16 _XPP:Socket 478
- 3 x ThinkPad T61:Socket 479
Processor lithography
- Extensa 5620-5A1G16 _XPP:65 nm
- 3 x ThinkPad T61:45 nm
Processor codename
- Extensa 5620-5A1G16 _XPP:Merom
- 3 x ThinkPad T61:Penryn

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Comparison of Extensa 5620-5A1G16 _XPP, 3 x ThinkPad T61
122 specifications	A Acer Extensa 5620-5A1G16 _XPP View product	B Lenovo 3 x ThinkPad T61 View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T5550	T8300
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.83 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	667 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	Socket 479
Processor lithographyDiffers	65 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T8000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Merom	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	291 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	143 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	11	12
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	1 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 1 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	160 GB	160 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X3100	NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M
Maximum graphics card memory	0.128 GB	0.128 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera	No	No
Network1 differ
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11a/b/g	IEEE 802.11a/g/n
Bluetooth	No	No
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	1	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	Type II	Type II
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-outDiffers	Yes	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-out typeKnown for one	S-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkPad UltraNav
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows XP Professional	Windows Vista Business
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	32427	33099
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLAPR
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.6 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.02 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	357.5 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	255 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.03 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	4.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	AC	AC, UP

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