Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6427 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs Samsung Q NP-Q330 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

121specifications compared
44differ
77identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6427 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:35.6 cm (14")
- Q NP-Q330 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor family
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6427 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
- Q NP-Q330 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6427 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Q NP-Q330 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6427 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
- Q NP-Q330 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6427 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
- Q NP-Q330 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
System bus rate
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6427 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:5 GT/s
- Q NP-Q330 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.5 GT/s
Processor socket
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6427 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
- Q NP-Q330 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
Processor codename
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6427 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Sandy Bridge
- Q NP-Q330 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Arrandale

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Comparison of TM8473T-6427, NP-Q330
171 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6427 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model TM8473T-6427 View product	B Samsung Q NP-Q330 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model NP-Q330 View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2430M	i3-380M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.53 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	PGA988
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Sandy Bridge	Arrandale
SteppingKnown for one	J1	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	90 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	19
Processor technologyKnown for one	Hyper-Threading	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81 mm²
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	750 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1200 MHz	667 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x116	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for one	CD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wireless LAN, Bluetooth	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.1+EDR	3.0+HS
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Windows 7 Professional 32-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office Starter Bing Bar Windows Live Essentials	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53450	50178
Processor codeKnown for one	SR04W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX	SSE4.1/4.2
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 bit
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	6000 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	60 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	WEEE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	1.96 kg
WidthDiffers	343 mm	329 mm
DepthDiffers	249 mm	229.5 mm
HeightDiffers	33 mm	26.4 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one	34.3 cm (13.5")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one	24.9 cm (9.8")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one	3.3 cm (1.3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	343 x 249 x 33 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black, Silver

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