Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS vs Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-373G32Mn

140specifications compared
28differ
112identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-373G32Mn has 1.07 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS (2.4 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-373G32Mn has 17 W more thermal Design Power (TDP) than the Acer TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS (35 W vs 18 W). The Acer TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS has 15°C more tjunction than the Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-373G32Mn (105 °C vs 90 °C). Only the Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-373G32Mn has internal modem. Display diagonal: 29.5 cm (11.6") on the Acer TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS, 35.6 cm (14") on the Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-373G32Mn.

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:29.5 cm (11.6")
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-373G32Mn:35.6 cm (14")
Processor model
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:i3-380UM
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-373G32Mn:i3-370M
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:1.33 GHz
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-373G32Mn:2.4 GHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:BGA 1288
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-373G32Mn:Socket 988
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:18 W
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-373G32Mn:35 W
Tjunction
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:105 °C
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-373G32Mn:90 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:10
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-373G32Mn:18
Maximum internal memory
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:4 GB
- TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-373G32Mn:8 GB

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Comparison of TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS, TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-373G32Mn
162 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS View product	B Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8472T-373G32Mn View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-380UM	i3-370M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	1.33 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.33 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	K0	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	18 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	10	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	320 GB	320 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	166 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	500 MHz	667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.759 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	3G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN, WWAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
WWANKnown for one	Installed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	0	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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional operating system supplied	Windows XP Professional	Windows XP Professional
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	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 Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50028	49020
Processor codeDiffers	SLBSL	SLBUK
Processor package sizeDiffers	BGA 34 x 28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	48 Wh	66.6 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	6 h	8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	40 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Password protection typeDiffers	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	BIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	- Wi-Fi - ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
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
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown 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

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