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Acer TravelMate X TM8481T-6873 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M vs ASUS U36SD-RX002V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 95identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate X TM8481T-6873 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:35.6 cm (14")
    • U36SD-RX002V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate X TM8481T-6873 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:Intel® Core™ i7
    • U36SD-RX002V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate X TM8481T-6873 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • U36SD-RX002V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate X TM8481T-6873 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:i7-2637M
    • U36SD-RX002V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:i5-2410M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate X TM8481T-6873 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:2.8 GHz
    • U36SD-RX002V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.9 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate X TM8481T-6873 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:1.7 GHz
    • U36SD-RX002V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate X TM8481T-6873 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:4 MB
    • U36SD-RX002V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • TravelMate X TM8481T-6873 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2637M:L3
    • U36SD-RX002V laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2410M:Smart Cache

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Comparison of TM8481T-6873, U36SD-RX002V
176 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
External displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2637Mi5-2410M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1023BGA 1023
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSandy BridgeSandy Bridge
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingJ1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x81x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1723
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor technologyKnown for oneHyper-Threading, Turbo BoostUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Differs21
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers0 GB500 GB
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelIntel, NVIDIA
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)1200 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID0x1160x116
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWLAN, BluetoothUnknown — not stated by the source
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
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR3.0+HS
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
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
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel UM67 ExpressIntel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard layoutDiffersQWERTYAlphanumeric
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 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 features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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 TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
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™DiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5461852224
Processor package sizeDiffers31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsAVXAVX
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells88
Battery capacityDiffers6000 mAh83 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W75 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, SupervisorUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneWEEEUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers327.6 mm322 mm
DepthDiffers238.7 mm232 mm
HeightDiffers22.8 mm19 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one32.8 cm (12.9")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one23.9 cm (9.4")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one2.29 cm (0.9")Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.66 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 - 240 V
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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