Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 8172-33U4G32N vs Acer TravelMate 8472T-5454G32N

138specifications compared
33differ
105identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 8472T-5454G32N has 1.2 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 8172-33U4G32N (2.4 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Acer TravelMate 8472T-5454G32N has 2.3 GT/s more system bus rate than the Acer TravelMate 8172-33U4G32N (4.8 GT/s vs 2.5 GT/s). The Acer TravelMate 8472T-5454G32N has 17 W more thermal Design Power (TDP) than the Acer TravelMate 8172-33U4G32N (35 W vs 18 W). Only the Acer TravelMate 8172-33U4G32N has docking connector. Only the Acer TravelMate 8472T-5454G32N has internal modem.

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 8172-33U4G32N:29.5 cm (11.6")
- TravelMate 8472T-5454G32N:35.6 cm (14")
Processor family
- TravelMate 8172-33U4G32N:Intel® Core™ i3
- TravelMate 8472T-5454G32N:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- TravelMate 8172-33U4G32N:Intel® Core™ i3
- TravelMate 8472T-5454G32N:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- TravelMate 8172-33U4G32N:i3-330UM
- TravelMate 8472T-5454G32N:i5-450M
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 8172-33U4G32N:1.2 GHz
- TravelMate 8472T-5454G32N:2.4 GHz
System bus rate
- TravelMate 8172-33U4G32N:2.5 GT/s
- TravelMate 8472T-5454G32N:4.8 GT/s
Processor socket
- TravelMate 8172-33U4G32N:BGA 1288
- TravelMate 8472T-5454G32N:Socket 988
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- TravelMate 8172-33U4G32N:18 W
- TravelMate 8472T-5454G32N:35 W

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Comparison of TravelMate 8172-33U4G32N, TravelMate 8472T-5454G32N
163 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 8172-33U4G32N View product	B Acer TravelMate 8472T-5454G32N View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-330UM	i5-450M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.2 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	4.8 GT/s
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	18 W	35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9	18
Memory2 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	2 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HD
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	166 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	500 MHz	766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.128 GB
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.125 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HD Audio
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAC, MP3
Networkidentical
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	0	1
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Hot keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Acer
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP Professional
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	McAfee Internet Security Suite
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Acer Bio-Protection Acer Crystal Eye Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer Identity Card Acer PowerSmart Manager Acer Registration Acer Updater Acer Video Conference Manager Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Flash Player eSobi Google Toolbar Microsoft Silverlight Norton Online Backup Skype
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows Xp/Vista/7
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	Yes	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49021	49022
Processor codeDiffers	SLBUG	SLBTZ
Processor package sizeDiffers	BGA 34 x 28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1/4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs	8 h	7 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	40 W	65 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.4 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	285 mm	345 mm
DepthDiffers	206.3 mm	249 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.02 cm	2.68 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.91 cm	3.21 cm
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 Kbit/s
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source

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