Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8572-6752 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M vs MSI Classic CR720-265US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M

124specifications compared
33differ
91identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8572-6752 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Classic CR720-265US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8572-6752 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:1366 x 768 pixels
- Classic CR720-265US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor family
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8572-6752 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:Intel® Core™ i5
- Classic CR720-265US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8572-6752 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:Intel® Core™ i5
- Classic CR720-265US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8572-6752 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:i5-560M
- Classic CR720-265US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8572-6752 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:2.66 GHz
- Classic CR720-265US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8572-6752 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:BGA 1288
- Classic CR720-265US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
Tjunction
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8572-6752 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M:105 °C
- Classic CR720-265US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:90 °C

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Comparison of TM8572-6752, CR720-265US
153 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8572-6752 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M Model TM8572-6752 View product	B MSI Classic CR720-265US laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model CR720-265US View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-560M	i3-380M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.2 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.66 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	PGA988
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-500 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
SteppingKnown for one	K0	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	90 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	20	19
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	766 MHz	667 MHz
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureDiffers	32-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49653	50178
Processor codeKnown for one	SLBTT	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityKnown for one	6000 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs	8 h	3.2 h
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	379 mm	414 mm
DepthDiffers	254 mm	267.5 mm
HeightKnown for one	32 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.37 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.7 cm
Other featuresidentical
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC - DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP

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