Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TimelineX 8372TZ-P612G25MN + SV.WNBAF.A02 vs Fujitsu LIFEBOOK A530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

119specifications compared
33differ
86identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

The Fujitsu LIFEBOOK A530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M has 2 more processor threads than the Acer TimelineX 8372TZ-P612G25MN + SV.WNBAF.A02 (4 vs 2). The Fujitsu LIFEBOOK A530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M has 0.4 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TimelineX 8372TZ-P612G25MN + SV.WNBAF.A02 (2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Fujitsu LIFEBOOK A530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M has 15 more maximum PCI Express lanes than the Acer TimelineX 8372TZ-P612G25MN + SV.WNBAF.A02 (16 vs 1). Only the Fujitsu LIFEBOOK A530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M has Bluetooth. Only the Acer TimelineX 8372TZ-P612G25MN + SV.WNBAF.A02 has docking connector.

Display diagonal
- TimelineX 8372TZ-P612G25MN + SV.WNBAF.A02:33.8 cm (13.3")
- LIFEBOOK A530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- TimelineX 8372TZ-P612G25MN + SV.WNBAF.A02:Intel® Pentium®
- LIFEBOOK A530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- TimelineX 8372TZ-P612G25MN + SV.WNBAF.A02:P6100
- LIFEBOOK A530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
Processor threads
- TimelineX 8372TZ-P612G25MN + SV.WNBAF.A02:2
- LIFEBOOK A530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4
Processor frequency
- TimelineX 8372TZ-P612G25MN + SV.WNBAF.A02:2 GHz
- LIFEBOOK A530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
Processor socket
- TimelineX 8372TZ-P612G25MN + SV.WNBAF.A02:PGA988
- LIFEBOOK A530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Socket 988
Processor operating modes
- TimelineX 8372TZ-P612G25MN + SV.WNBAF.A02:32-bit, 64-bit
- LIFEBOOK A530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:64-bit
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
- TimelineX 8372TZ-P612G25MN + SV.WNBAF.A02:1
- LIFEBOOK A530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:16

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Comparison of TimelineX 8372TZ-P612G25MN + SV.WNBAF.A02, A530
160 specifications	A Acer TimelineX 8372TZ-P612G25MN + SV.WNBAF.A02 View product	B Fujitsu LIFEBOOK A530 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Model A530 View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	P6100	i3-370M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium P6000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	K0	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	90 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	1	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	15	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 2 GB	1 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	250 GB	250 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, SDHC
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	500 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	667 MHz	667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.695 GB
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 pixels
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
TV-in portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	106
Keyboard keystrokeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 mm
Keyboard key pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.98 cm
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Adobe Acrobat Reader CyberLink YouCam EasyGuide Nero Essentials S
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
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® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50175	49020
Processor codeDiffers	SLBUR	SLBUK
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	8 h	6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.22 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 85%
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE, R&TTE, ENERGY STAR 5.0, RoHS, GOST
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	323.6 mm	378 mm
DepthDiffers	234 mm	252 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.62 cm	3.57 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.05 cm	3.84 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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