Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8172-56U4G32nkk vs Fujitsu LIFEBOOK AH530/GFX

137specifications compared
38differ
99identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

The Fujitsu LIFEBOOK AH530/GFX has 0.67 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8172-56U4G32nkk (2.8 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Fujitsu LIFEBOOK AH530/GFX has 1.2 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8172-56U4G32nkk (2.53 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Fujitsu LIFEBOOK AH530/GFX has 17 W more thermal Design Power (TDP) than the Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8172-56U4G32nkk (35 W vs 18 W). Only the Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8172-56U4G32nkk has docking connector. Only the Fujitsu LIFEBOOK AH530/GFX has ExpressCard slot.

Display diagonal
- TravelMate TimelineX 8172-56U4G32nkk:29.5 cm (11.6")
- LIFEBOOK AH530/GFX:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor generation
- TravelMate TimelineX 8172-56U4G32nkk:Intel® Core™ i5
- LIFEBOOK AH530/GFX:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- TravelMate TimelineX 8172-56U4G32nkk:i5-560UM
- LIFEBOOK AH530/GFX:i5-460M
Processor boost frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX 8172-56U4G32nkk:2.13 GHz
- LIFEBOOK AH530/GFX:2.8 GHz
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TimelineX 8172-56U4G32nkk:1.33 GHz
- LIFEBOOK AH530/GFX:2.53 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- TravelMate TimelineX 8172-56U4G32nkk:18 W
- LIFEBOOK AH530/GFX:35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate TimelineX 8172-56U4G32nkk:10
- LIFEBOOK AH530/GFX:19
Maximum internal memory
- TravelMate TimelineX 8172-56U4G32nkk:4 GB
- LIFEBOOK AH530/GFX:8 GB

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Comparison of TravelMate TimelineX 8172-56U4G32nkk, LIFEBOOK AH530/GFX
162 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8172-56U4G32nkk View product	B Fujitsu LIFEBOOK AH530/GFX View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-560UM	i5-460M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.13 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.33 GHz	2.53 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 socket	BGA 1288	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-500 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 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
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °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	19
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, SDHC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel HD	AMD Radeon HD 550v
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	AMD
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	766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.024 GB
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 pixels
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN, WWAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	3.0+HS	2.1+EDR
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	3G	Unknown — not stated by the source
WWANKnown for one	Installed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 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	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
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
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	106
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features8 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 TechnologyDiffers	Yes	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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	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 CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49665	50179
Processor codeDiffers	SLBSN	SLC22
Processor package sizeDiffers	BGA 34 x 28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	48.8 Wh	4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	6 h	3 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	40 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.35 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	285 mm	378 mm
DepthDiffers	206.3 mm	252 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.02 cm	2.57 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.91 cm	3.84 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240V
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	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
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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