Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TimelineX 3820T-464G50N vs Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 111specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 68identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TimelineX 3820T-464G50N:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • ThinkPad Edge E420s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor generation
    • TimelineX 3820T-464G50N:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ThinkPad Edge E420s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TimelineX 3820T-464G50N:i5-460M
    • ThinkPad Edge E420s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TimelineX 3820T-464G50N:2.8 GHz
    • ThinkPad Edge E420s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TimelineX 3820T-464G50N:2.53 GHz
    • ThinkPad Edge E420s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • TimelineX 3820T-464G50N:2.5 GT/s
    • ThinkPad Edge E420s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:5 GT/s
  • Processor socket
    • TimelineX 3820T-464G50N:BGA 1288
    • ThinkPad Edge E420s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:BGA 1023
  • Processor codename
    • TimelineX 3820T-464G50N:Arrandale
    • ThinkPad Edge E420s Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Sandy Bridge

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Comparison of TimelineX 3820T-464G50N, E420s
162 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300:1
Processor12 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-460Mi5-2410M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersK0J1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1923
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017952224
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLC22Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.8 kg1.88 kg
WidthDiffers324 mm349 mm
DepthDiffers235 mm236 mm
Height (front)Differs2.9 cm2.31 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.21 cm
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34.9 cm (13.7")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.6 cm (9.29")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.31 cm (0.91")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.12 cm (1.23")
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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