Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS vs Samsung NP-N145-JPM3UK netbook Intel Atom® N450

83specifications compared
46differ
37identical
84known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS has 1 more processor cores than the Samsung NP-N145-JPM3UK netbook Intel Atom® N450 (2 vs 1). The Acer TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS has 2 more processor threads than the Samsung NP-N145-JPM3UK netbook Intel Atom® N450 (4 vs 2). The Samsung NP-N145-JPM3UK netbook Intel Atom® N450 has 0.33 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS (1.66 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). Only the Acer TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS has Bluetooth. Only the Samsung NP-N145-JPM3UK netbook Intel Atom® N450 has embedded options available.

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:29.5 cm (11.6")
- NP-N145-JPM3UK netbook Intel Atom® N450:25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:1366 x 768 pixels
- NP-N145-JPM3UK netbook Intel Atom® N450:1024 x 600 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:16:9
- NP-N145-JPM3UK netbook Intel Atom® N450:5:3
Processor family
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:Intel® Core™ i3
- NP-N145-JPM3UK netbook Intel Atom® N450:Intel Atom®
Processor model
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:i3-380UM
- NP-N145-JPM3UK netbook Intel Atom® N450:N450
Processor cores
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:2
- NP-N145-JPM3UK netbook Intel Atom® N450:1
Processor threads
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:4
- NP-N145-JPM3UK netbook Intel Atom® N450:2
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:1.33 GHz
- NP-N145-JPM3UK netbook Intel Atom® N450:1.66 GHz

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Comparison of TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS, NP-N145-JPM3UK
167 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS View product	B Samsung NP-N145-JPM3UK netbook Intel Atom® N450 Model NP-N145-JPM3UK View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Netbook
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1024 x 600 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	5:3
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i3-380UM	N450
Processor coresDiffers	2	1
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	1.33 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.33 GHz	1.66 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	2.5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	0.512 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	BGA 559
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Atom N400 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Pineview
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	K0	A0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	18 W	5.5 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	123 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	66 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	10	10
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	1 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	250 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 typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	166 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GMA 3150
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN, WWAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
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
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11 b/g/n
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM55 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Starter
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Windows XP Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
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 CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50028	42503
Processor codeDiffers	SLBSL	SLBMG
Processor package sizeDiffers	BGA 34 x 28	22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	48 Wh	4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	6 h	9.7 h
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	40 W	40 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	- Wi-Fi - ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.4 kg	1.24 kg
WidthDiffers	285 mm	264 mm
DepthDiffers	206.3 mm	188 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.02 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.91 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad

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