Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8572T-6899 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs MSI Megabook CX720-0W2NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

125specifications compared
24differ
101identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8572T-6899 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Megabook CX720-0W2NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8572T-6899 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1366 x 768 pixels
- Megabook CX720-0W2NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor model
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8572T-6899 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
- Megabook CX720-0W2NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8572T-6899 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
- Megabook CX720-0W2NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8572T-6899 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
- Megabook CX720-0W2NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Socket 988
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8572T-6899 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:19
- Megabook CX720-0W2NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:18
Internal memory
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8572T-6899 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:3 GB
- Megabook CX720-0W2NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8572T-6899 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
- Megabook CX720-0W2NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2 x 2 GB

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Comparison of TM8572T-6899, CX720-0W2NE
165 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8572T-6899 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model TM8572T-6899 View product	B MSI Megabook CX720-0W2NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Model CX720-0W2NE 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
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i3-380M	i3-370M
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	Socket 988
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	19	18
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	K0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
HDD 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
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	NVIDIA
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD write speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-R read speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-R write speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50178	49020
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBUK
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	6000 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 h
Security1 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
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, Supervisor	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	379 mm	414 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	267 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 kg
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
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for one	100 - 240V AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP

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