Product comparison ยท 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-9627 Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i7 i7-2640M vs ASUS Zenbook UX31A-R4011X laptop Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i5 i5-3317U

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 62differ
  • 75identical
  • 68known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-9627 Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i7 i7-2640M:Black
    • Zenbook UX31A-R4011X laptop Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i5 i5-3317U:Silver
  • Housing material
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-9627 Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i7 i7-2640M:Aluminium, Plastic
    • Zenbook UX31A-R4011X laptop Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i5 i5-3317U:Aluminium
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-9627 Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i7 i7-2640M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Zenbook UX31A-R4011X laptop Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i5 i5-3317U:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-9627 Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i7 i7-2640M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Zenbook UX31A-R4011X laptop Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i5 i5-3317U:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-9627 Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i7 i7-2640M:HD
    • Zenbook UX31A-R4011X laptop Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i5 i5-3317U:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-9627 Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i7 i7-2640M:Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i7
    • Zenbook UX31A-R4011X laptop Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i5 i5-3317U:Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i5
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-9627 Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i7 i7-2640M:2nd gen Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i7
    • Zenbook UX31A-R4011X laptop Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i5 i5-3317U:3rd gen Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i5
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate TimelineX TM8573T-9627 Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i7 i7-2640M:i7-2640M
    • Zenbook UX31A-R4011X laptop Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i5 i5-3317U:i5-3317U

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Comparison of TM8573T-9627, UX31A-R4011X
205 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Housing materialDiffersAluminium, PlasticAluminium
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown โ€” not stated by the sourceLaptop
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntelยฎ Coreโ„ข i7Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i5
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i73rd gen Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-2640Mi5-3317U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-3300 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSandy BridgeIvy Bridge
SteppingDiffersJ1L1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers100 C105 ยฐC
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2817
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown โ€” not stated by the sourceBGA 1023
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Memory slots (available)Known for one0Unknown โ€” not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown โ€” not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown โ€” not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown โ€” not stated by the sourceSATA III
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntelยฎ HD Graphics 3000Intelยฎ HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1300 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1160x166
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSonicMaster
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneNoUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown โ€” not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown โ€” not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCD, CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD+RW DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD-RW DLUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown โ€” not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneNoUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR4.0
WWANKnown for oneNot installedUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces11 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown โ€” not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown โ€” not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Micro HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Mini VGA ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown โ€” not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown โ€” not stated by the source
S-Video portKnown for oneNoUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for oneNoUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown โ€” not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown โ€” not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown โ€” not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown โ€” not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntelยฎ HM65 ExpressIntel HM76 Express
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneNoUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Electronic compassKnown for oneNoUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
GPS (satellite)Known for oneNoUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Orientation sensorKnown for oneNoUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system architectureDiffers32-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office Starter, Bing Bar, Windows Live EssentialsUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers32 nm22 nm
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers5346465707
Processor codeDiffersSR03RSR0N8
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)31.0 x 24.0 mm
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown โ€” not stated by the source1.00
Intelยฎ Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown โ€” not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown โ€” not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers6000 mAh50 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown โ€” not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown โ€” not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown โ€” not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneNoUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.3 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm325 mm
DepthDiffers254 mm223 mm
HeightDiffers30.5 mm18 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown โ€” not stated by the source3 mm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown โ€” not stated by the source1.8 cm
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneNoUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Bag includedKnown for oneNoUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneNoUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for oneNoUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Intel Turbo MemoryKnown for one0 GBUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown โ€” not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown โ€” not stated by the sourceEnterprise

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