Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate LX.TWN03.008 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330UM vs MSI Classic CR720-0033NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M

116specifications compared
30differ
86identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate LX.TWN03.008 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330UM:29.5 cm (11.6")
- Classic CR720-0033NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- TravelMate LX.TWN03.008 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330UM:1366 x 768 pixels
- Classic CR720-0033NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor generation
- TravelMate LX.TWN03.008 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330UM:Intel® Core™ i3
- Classic CR720-0033NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- TravelMate LX.TWN03.008 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330UM:i3-330UM
- Classic CR720-0033NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:i3-330M
Processor frequency
- TravelMate LX.TWN03.008 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330UM:1.2 GHz
- Classic CR720-0033NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:2.13 GHz
Stepping
- TravelMate LX.TWN03.008 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330UM:K0
- Classic CR720-0033NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- TravelMate LX.TWN03.008 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330UM:18 W
- Classic CR720-0033NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate LX.TWN03.008 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330UM:9
- Classic CR720-0033NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M:16

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Comparison of LX.TWN03.008, CR720-0033NL
155 specifications	A Acer TravelMate LX.TWN03.008 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330UM Model LX.TWN03.008 View product	B MSI Classic CR720-0033NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-330M Model CR720-0033NL View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor6 differ
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-330UM	i3-330M
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.2 GHz	2.13 GHz
SteppingDiffers	K0	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	18 W	35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9	16
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® GMA 3150
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.125 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	166 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	500 MHz	667 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11 b/g/n
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
I/O portsKnown for one	1x DVI-D	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV-in portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad + Scroll zone	Touchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	88	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Windows XP Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	McAfee Internet Security Suite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Bio-Protection Acer Crystal Eye Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer Identity Card Acer Registration Acer Updater Acer Video Conference Manager Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Flash Player	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49021	47663
Processor codeDiffers	SLBUG	SLBNF
Processor package sizeDiffers	BGA 34 x 28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	40 W	65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.35 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	285 mm	414 mm
DepthDiffers	206.3 mm	267.5 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.02 cm	3.37 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.91 cm	3.7 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	285 x 206.3 x 20.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Infrared data portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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