Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M vs Samsung 9 900X3A-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB Intel® HD Graphics 3000 Windows 7 Professional Black

125specifications compared
33differ
92identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:39.6 cm (15.6")
- 9 900X3A-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB Intel® HD Graphics 3000 Windows 7 Professional Black:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor family
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:Intel® Core™ i7
- 9 900X3A-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB Intel® HD Graphics 3000 Windows 7 Professional Black:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
- 9 900X3A-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB Intel® HD Graphics 3000 Windows 7 Professional Black:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:i7-2620M
- 9 900X3A-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB Intel® HD Graphics 3000 Windows 7 Professional Black:i5-2537M
Processor boost frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:3.4 GHz
- 9 900X3A-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB Intel® HD Graphics 3000 Windows 7 Professional Black:2.3 GHz
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:2.7 GHz
- 9 900X3A-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB Intel® HD Graphics 3000 Windows 7 Professional Black:1.4 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:4 MB
- 9 900X3A-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB Intel® HD Graphics 3000 Windows 7 Professional Black:3 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M:35 W
- 9 900X3A-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB Intel® HD Graphics 3000 Windows 7 Professional Black:17 W

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Comparison of TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk, 900X3A-A01
151 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TimelineX TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2620M Model TM8573TG-2624G75Mikk View product	B Samsung 9 900X3A-A01 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB Intel® HD Graphics 3000 Windows 7 Professional Black Model 900X3A-A01 View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 cd/m²
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-2620M	i5-2537M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	1.4 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1023	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	J1	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	17 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	100 C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	27	14
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	128 GB
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics card familyDiffers	NVIDIA	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	650 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1300 MHz	900 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.1+EDR	3.0+HS
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	82
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Adobe Acrobat Reader Microsoft Office 2010 Starter
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	52231	54619
Processor codeDiffers	SR041	SR03W
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Differs	8 h	7 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 h
Battery capacityKnown for one	6000 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	40 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD, Supervisor, User
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	1.31 kg
WidthDiffers	382 mm	328.5 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	227 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.59 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.63 cm
HeightKnown for one	31 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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