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Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8481G-2468G38IKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M vs ASUS N53SV-SX720V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 89identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8481G-2468G38IKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:35.6 cm (14")
    • N53SV-SX720V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8481G-2468G38IKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • N53SV-SX720V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8481G-2468G38IKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • N53SV-SX720V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8481G-2468G38IKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:i5-2467M
    • N53SV-SX720V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:i7-2670QM
  • Processor cores
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8481G-2468G38IKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:2
    • N53SV-SX720V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:4
  • Processor threads
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8481G-2468G38IKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:4
    • N53SV-SX720V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8481G-2468G38IKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:2.3 GHz
    • N53SV-SX720V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8481G-2468G38IKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M:1.6 GHz
    • N53SV-SX720V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM:2.2 GHz

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Comparison of TM8481G-2468G38IKK, N53SV-SX720V
165 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for one1366 x 768 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2467Mi7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1224
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersJ1D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W45 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1622
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers384 GB640 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB640 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
SSD capacityKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Graphics card familyNVIDIANVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1150 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio system full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outNoNo
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel UM67 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office Starter Bing Bar Windows Live EssentialsUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography32 nm32 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5685853470
Processor codeDiffersSR0D6SR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)31 mm
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityKnown for one3000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.3 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeDiffersYesBIOS, HDD
HDD user passwordYesYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers329 mm391 mm
DepthDiffers240 mm253 mm
HeightKnown for one22.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one329 x 240 x 22.30 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 kg
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.05 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.05 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240V
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack

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