Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5530 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T400 (27658JG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 30identical
  • 80known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad T400 (27658JG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day has 0.43 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 5530 (2.53 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad T400 (27658JG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day has 2 MB more processor cache than the Acer TravelMate 5530 (3 MB vs 1 MB). The Lenovo ThinkPad T400 (27658JG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day has 70 GB more total storage capacity than the Acer TravelMate 5530 (320 GB vs 250 GB). Only the Acer TravelMate 5530 has card reader integrated. Only the Lenovo ThinkPad T400 (27658JG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day has docking connector.

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 5530:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • ThinkPad T400 (27658JG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day:35.8 cm (14.1")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate 5530:1280 x 800 pixels
    • ThinkPad T400 (27658JG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day:1440 x 900 pixels
  • Processor manufacturer
    • TravelMate 5530:AMD
    • ThinkPad T400 (27658JG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day:Intel
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate 5530:AMD Athlon
    • ThinkPad T400 (27658JG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5530:QL-64
    • ThinkPad T400 (27658JG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day:P8700
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5530:2.1 GHz
    • ThinkPad T400 (27658JG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day:2.53 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate 5530:1 MB
    • ThinkPad T400 (27658JG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day:3 MB
  • Internal memory type
    • TravelMate 5530:DDR2-SDRAM
    • ThinkPad T400 (27658JG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day:DDR3-SDRAM

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Comparison of TravelMate 5530, ThinkPad T400 (27658JG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day
135 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one400:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD AthlonIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersQL-64P8700
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 479
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory2 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 3470AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers1.792 GB0.256 GB
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one2048 x 1536 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHDA 24-bit
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel WiFi 5300AGN
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.0+EDR2.0+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista BusinessWindows 7 Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows XP ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37006
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGFE
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.3 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.88 kg2.38 kg
WidthDiffers360 mm335 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm238 mm
HeightDiffers43 mm31.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Modem typeKnown for oneV 92Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD M780GUnknown — not stated by the source

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