Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss vs Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-464G32Mnkk

137specifications compared
29differ
108identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-464G32Mnkk has 0.13 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss (2.53 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-464G32Mnkk has 15°C more tjunction than the Acer TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss (105 °C vs 90 °C). The Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-464G32Mnkk has 1 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Acer TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss (19 vs 18). Only the Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-464G32Mnkk has docking connector. Display diagonal: 39.6 cm (15.6") on the Acer TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss, 35.6 cm (14") on the Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-464G32Mnkk.

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss:39.6 cm (15.6")
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-464G32Mnkk:35.6 cm (14")
Processor family
- TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss:Intel® Core™ i3
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-464G32Mnkk:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss:Intel® Core™ i3
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-464G32Mnkk:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss:i3-370M
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-464G32Mnkk:i5-460M
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss:2.4 GHz
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-464G32Mnkk:2.53 GHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss:Socket 988
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-464G32Mnkk:BGA 1288
Tjunction
- TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss:90 °C
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-464G32Mnkk:105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss:18
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-464G32Mnkk:19

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Comparison of TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss, TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-464G32Mnkk
163 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5742-372G32Mnss View product	B Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-464G32Mnkk View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 cd/m²
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-370M	i5-460M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	19
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	766 MHz
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
Optical driveidentical
CD-R read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
CD-R write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
CD-RW read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
CD-RW write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16x
DVD-R read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD-R write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6x
DVD+R read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD+R write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5x
Ports & interfaces3 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	0	1
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49020	50179
Processor codeDiffers	SLBUK	SLC22
Battery2 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	48.8 Wh	66.6 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	4.5 h	8 h
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	- ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0 - Wi-Fi	- Wi-Fi - ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	345 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	249 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.3 cm	2.68 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.42 cm	3.21 cm
Other featuresidentical
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ITU V.92
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source

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