Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6484 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M vs ASUS K53SV-B1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

117specifications compared
37differ
80identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6484 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:35.6 cm (14")
- K53SV-B1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6484 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Intel® Core™ i5
- K53SV-B1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6484 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- K53SV-B1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6484 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
- K53SV-B1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
Processor cores
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6484 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2
- K53SV-B1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4
Processor threads
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6484 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:4
- K53SV-B1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:8
Processor boost frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6484 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:3.2 GHz
- K53SV-B1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2.9 GHz
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6484 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2.5 GHz
- K53SV-B1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:2 GHz

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Comparison of TM8473T-6484, K53SV-B1
158 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6484 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M Model TM8473T-6484 View product	B ASUS K53SV-B1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model K53SV-B1 View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2520M	i7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	25	20
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	640 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD±RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1300 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Altec Lansing
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-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 features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52229	52219
Processor codeDiffers	SR048	SR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	6000 mAh	5200 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Password protection typeDiffers	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	BIOS, HDD, User
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	343 mm	378 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	253 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.83 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.49 cm
HeightKnown for one	32.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240V
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM65 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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