Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 6293-653G32Mn vs Lenovo ThinkPad X201s

100specifications compared
53differ
47identical
57known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- TravelMate 6293-653G32Mn:1280 x 1024 pixels
- ThinkPad X201s:1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- TravelMate 6293-653G32Mn:5:4
- ThinkPad X201s:16:10
Processor family
- TravelMate 6293-653G32Mn:Intel® Core™2 Duo
- ThinkPad X201s:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- TravelMate 6293-653G32Mn:T6570
- ThinkPad X201s:i7-640LM
Processor threads
- TravelMate 6293-653G32Mn:2
- ThinkPad X201s:4
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 6293-653G32Mn:2.1 GHz
- ThinkPad X201s:2.13 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate 6293-653G32Mn:2 MB
- ThinkPad X201s:4 MB
Processor cache type
- TravelMate 6293-653G32Mn:L2
- ThinkPad X201s:Smart Cache

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Comparison of TravelMate 6293-653G32Mn, ThinkPad X201s
157 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 6293-653G32Mn View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad X201s View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	30.7 cm (12.1")	30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 1024 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	5:4	16:10
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HD typeKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	T6570	i7-640LM
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.13 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i7-600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Arrandale
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	25 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	250 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	7200 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	266 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	566 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	1.759 GB	0.384 GB
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.0625 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Wireless technologyKnown for one	802.11 a/b/g/n	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® GM45 Express	Intel® QM57 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkPad UltraNav
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Windows XP Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	McAfee Internet Security Suite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity, ePower, eRecovery, eSettings Management). Acer Crystal Eye. Acer Video Conference Manager. Acer Bio-Protection. Acer GridVista. Acer Launch Manager. Acer Video Conference Manager. Adobe Reader. Cyberlink PowerDVD. NTI Media Maker. NTI Shadow. Microsoft	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	42841	43563
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBMK
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 34 x 28
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery capacityKnown for one	58.8 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	4.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Kensington	IBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.95 kg	1.6 kg
WidthDiffers	306 mm	335.5 mm
DepthDiffers	227 mm	233.8 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.75 cm	2.07 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.69 cm	3.53 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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