Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM vs Samsung Q Q530-JA02 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

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  • 103specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 80identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • Q Q530-JA02 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Q Q530-JA02 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Q Q530-JA02 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:i5-470UM
    • Q Q530-JA02 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:1.33 GHz
    • Q Q530-JA02 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:L3
    • Q Q530-JA02 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:BGA 1288
    • Q Q530-JA02 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172-6932 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM:18 W
    • Q Q530-JA02 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:35 W

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Comparison of TM8172-6932, Q530-JA02
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
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-470UMi3-380M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one1.86 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.33 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288PGA988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
SteppingKnown for oneK0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs18 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C90 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1019
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — 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 MHz667 MHz
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
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 source103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMcAfee Virus Scan
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers5002650178
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBXPUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffersBGA 34 x 28rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
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
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one5600 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one40 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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 source38.1 cm (15")
Height (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")
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
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

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