Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6603 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

Processor model
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6603 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
- A53E-XA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:i3-2310M
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6603 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
- A53E-XA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:2.1 GHz
Processor cache type
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6603 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
- A53E-XA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:Smart Cache
Tjunction
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6603 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:85C ; 100C
- A53E-XA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:100 °C
PCI Express configurations
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6603 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 TM8573T-6603 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:22
- A53E-XA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:21
Memory clock speed
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6603 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:1066 MHz
- A53E-XA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:1333 MHz
Total storage capacity
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6603 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:500 GB
- A53E-XA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M:320 GB

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Comparison of TM8573T-6603, A53E-XA1
186 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6603 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M Model TM8573T-6603 View product	B ASUS A53E-XA1 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2310M Model A53E-XA1 View product
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
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi
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 & interfaces3 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
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
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 & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	381 mm	378 mm
DepthDiffers	254 mm	253 mm
HeightKnown for one	30.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one	38.1 cm (15")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one	25.4 cm (10")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one	3.05 cm (1.2")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	381 x 254 x 30.5 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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