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Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M vs HP EliteBook BW123US#ABA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 71identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • EliteBook BW123US#ABA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:30.7 cm (12.1")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • EliteBook BW123US#ABA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:16:9
    • EliteBook BW123US#ABA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:16:10
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • EliteBook BW123US#ABA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • EliteBook BW123US#ABA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:i5-2520M
    • EliteBook BW123US#ABA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:i7-620M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:3.2 GHz
    • EliteBook BW123US#ABA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:3.33 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-6853 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2520M:2.5 GHz
    • EliteBook BW123US#ABA Intel® Core™ i7 i7-620M:2.66 GHz

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175 specifications
Designidentical
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-2520Mi7-620M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3.33 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.66 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeArrandale
SteppingDiffersJ1C2
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2520
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB250 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 GB
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 3000Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz766 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x116Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersIntel HDAHP Premier Sound
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network3 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Not supported
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces4 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM65 ExpressIntel® QM57 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Scroll zone
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office Starter Bing Bar Windows Live EssentialsUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.01.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers5222943560
Processor codeDiffersSR048SLBPE
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXSSE4.1/4.2
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one6000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserBIOS
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersWEEEWEEE, IT Eco
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.53 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm282.2 mm
DepthDiffers254 mm213.4 mm
HeightDiffers31 mm28 mm
Width (imperial)Known for one38.1 cm (15")Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one25.4 cm (10")Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (imperial)Known for one3.1 cm (1.22")Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for oneEnhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Indication lightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of products includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%

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