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Acer TravelMate 8572TG-434G50N vs Lenovo THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 89identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64 has 0.4 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Acer TravelMate 8572TG-434G50N (2.93 GHz vs 2.53 GHz). The Lenovo THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64 has 0.14 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 8572TG-434G50N (2.4 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Lenovo THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64 has 1 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Acer TravelMate 8572TG-434G50N (18 vs 17). Only the Lenovo THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64 has ExpressCard slot. Only the Lenovo THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64 has SmartCard slot.

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 8572TG-434G50N:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64:30.7 cm (12.1")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate 8572TG-434G50N:1366 x 768 pixels
    • THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • TravelMate 8572TG-434G50N:16:9
    • THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64:16:10
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate 8572TG-434G50N:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 8572TG-434G50N:i5-430M
    • THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64:i5-520M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate 8572TG-434G50N:2.53 GHz
    • THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64:2.93 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 8572TG-434G50N:2.26 GHz
    • THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64:2.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate 8572TG-434G50N:BGA 1288
    • THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64:BGA 956

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Comparison of TravelMate 8572TG-434G50N, THINKPAD X201 CI5/520M-2.66G 320GB 4GB 12.1IN DVD RW W7P64
152 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor7 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-430Mi5-520M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 956
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1718
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB128 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330MUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.384 GB
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® QM57 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTrackpadThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one105Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features7 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4353747341
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.44 kg
WidthDiffers379 mm295 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm210 mm
Height (front)Differs2.77 cm2.07 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.2 cm3.53 cm
Other features1 differ
Power supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceV.92

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