Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5530 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2082BSG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 31identical
  • 78known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2082BSG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day has 0.7 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 5530 (2.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2082BSG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day has 5 MB more processor cache than the Acer TravelMate 5530 (6 MB vs 1 MB). The Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2082BSG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day has 2 GB more internal memory than the Acer TravelMate 5530 (4 GB vs 2 GB). Only the Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2082BSG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day has docking connector. Only the Acer TravelMate 5530 has ExpressCard slot.

  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate 5530:1280 x 800 pixels
    • ThinkPad T500 (2082BSG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor manufacturer
    • TravelMate 5530:AMD
    • ThinkPad T500 (2082BSG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day:Intel
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate 5530:AMD Athlon
    • ThinkPad T500 (2082BSG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5530:QL-64
    • ThinkPad T500 (2082BSG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day:T9600
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5530:2.1 GHz
    • ThinkPad T500 (2082BSG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate 5530:1 MB
    • ThinkPad T500 (2082BSG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day:6 MB
  • Internal memory
    • TravelMate 5530:2 GB
    • ThinkPad T500 (2082BSG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day:4 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • TravelMate 5530:DDR2-SDRAM
    • ThinkPad T500 (2082BSG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day:DDR3-SDRAM

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Comparison of TravelMate 5530, ThinkPad T500 (2082BSG) + 3 Years On-site Repair, Next Business Day
136 specifications
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
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-64T9600
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB6 MB
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 478
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 T9000 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 sourceE1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 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 source10.5
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 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 source2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 3470AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers0.512 GB0.25 GB
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.792 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one2048 x 1536 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioConexant CX20561-12Z
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Networkidentical
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel 5300AGN
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
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 sourceNo
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 sourceNo
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 source35563
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLG9F
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 source9
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.3 h
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 kg2.63 kg
WidthDiffers360 mm357.5 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm255 mm
HeightDiffers43 mm33.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Modem typeDiffersV 9256K V.90
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Cameraidentical
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD M780GUnknown — not stated by the source

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