Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6890 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M vs ASUS A53E-XA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M

136specifications compared
26differ
110identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6890 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:35.6 cm (14")
- A53E-XA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor model
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6890 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
- A53E-XA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6890 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
- A53E-XA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
Processor cache type
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6890 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
- A53E-XA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Smart Cache
Tjunction
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6890 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:85C ; 100C
- A53E-XA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:100 °C
PCI Express configurations
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6890 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:1x16, 2x8
- A53E-XA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6890 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:22
- A53E-XA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:21
Memory clock speed
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6890 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:1066 MHz
- A53E-XA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1333 MHz

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Comparison of TM8473T-6890, A53E-XA1
186 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8473T-6890 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Model TM8473T-6890 View product	B ASUS A53E-XA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Model A53E-XA1 View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i3-2330M	i3-2310M
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.1 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
TjunctionDiffers	85C ; 100C	100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	22	21
Processor technologyKnown for one	Hyper-Threading	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slots (available)Known for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphicsidentical
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
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Altec Lansing
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for one	CD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wireless technologyDiffers	Wireless LAN, Bluetooth	802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces2 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
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53434	52220
Processor codeDiffers	SR04J	SR04S
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	37.5 x 37.5 xrPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	6000 mAh	56 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
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
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
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
Password protection typeDiffers	HDD, Supervisor, User	BIOS, HDD, User
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 & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	343 mm	378 mm
DepthDiffers	249 mm	253 mm
HeightKnown for one	33 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3/802.3u/802.3ab
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black, Silver
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Clamshell
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP

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