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Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8172T-7818 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM vs Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8372-7127 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 106identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172T-7818 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8372-7127 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172T-7818 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:Intel® Core™ i3
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8372-7127 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172T-7818 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:Intel® Core™ i3
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8372-7127 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172T-7818 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:i3-380UM
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8372-7127 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172T-7818 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:1.33 GHz
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8372-7127 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172T-7818 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:1.33 GHz
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8372-7127 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.53 GHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172T-7818 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:18 W
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8372-7127 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:35 W
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8172T-7818 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380UM:10
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8372-7127 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:19

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Comparison of TM8172T-7818, TM8372-7127
150 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-380UMi5-460M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers1.33 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.33 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs18 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1019
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers166 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs500 MHz766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.128 GB
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7 ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5002850179
Processor codeDiffersSLBSLSLC22
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 W65 W
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.34 kg2.09 kg
WidthDiffers284.9 mm323 mm
DepthDiffers206.2 mm234 mm
HeightDiffers29.2 mm30 mm
Other features1 differ
BIOS ACPIKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeDiffersAC/DCAC - DC
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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