Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM vs Samsung Q Q430-JA01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M

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  • 103specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 84identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • Q Q430-JA01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:i5-470UM
    • Q Q430-JA01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:1.86 GHz
    • Q Q430-JA01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.93 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:1.33 GHz
    • Q Q430-JA01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:L3
    • Q Q430-JA01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Smart Cache
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:18 W
    • Q Q430-JA01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:35 W
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:10
    • Q Q430-JA01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:20
  • Maximum internal memory
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:4 GB
    • Q Q430-JA01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:8 GB

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142 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionKnown for one1366 x 768 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-470UMi5-480M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers1.86 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.33 GHz2.66 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs18 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1020
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers166 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs500 MHz766 MHz
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source88
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMcAfee Internet Security
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers5002652952
Processor codeDiffersSLBXPSLC26
Processor package sizeDiffersBGA 34 x 28rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one5600 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W60 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one1.35 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one284 x 206 x 29 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34.3 cm (13.5")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.9 cm (9.4")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.54 cm (1")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 cm (1.3")
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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