Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM vs Samsung Q Q530-JA01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M

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  • 108specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 90identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • Q Q530-JA01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:i5-470UM
    • Q Q530-JA01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:1.86 GHz
    • Q Q530-JA01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.93 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:1.33 GHz
    • Q Q530-JA01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:L3
    • Q Q530-JA01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Smart Cache
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:18 W
    • Q Q530-JA01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:35 W
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:10
    • Q Q530-JA01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:20
  • Maximum internal memory
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:4 GB
    • Q Q530-JA01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:8 GB

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Comparison of TM8172-6932, Q530-JA01
145 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — 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
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs18 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1020
Memory1 differ
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
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
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers166 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs500 MHz766 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMcAfee Virus Scan
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
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
Processor ARK IDDiffers5002652952
Processor codeDiffersSLBXPSLC26
Processor package sizeDiffersBGA 34 x 28rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
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
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Width (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38.1 cm (15")
Depth (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 cm (10")
Height (front) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.69 cm (1.06")
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.25 cm (1.28")
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
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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