Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5742-374G32MTSS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs Acer Aspire 7750G-2458G1TMNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM HDD AMD Radeon HD 6650M Windows 7 Home Premium Black

117specifications compared
47differ
70identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 5742-374G32MTSS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Aspire 7750G-2458G1TMNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM HDD AMD Radeon HD 6650M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 5742-374G32MTSS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1366 x 768 pixels
- Aspire 7750G-2458G1TMNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM HDD AMD Radeon HD 6650M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor family
- TravelMate 5742-374G32MTSS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
- Aspire 7750G-2458G1TMNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM HDD AMD Radeon HD 6650M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- TravelMate 5742-374G32MTSS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
- Aspire 7750G-2458G1TMNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM HDD AMD Radeon HD 6650M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- TravelMate 5742-374G32MTSS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
- Aspire 7750G-2458G1TMNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM HDD AMD Radeon HD 6650M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:i5-2450M
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 5742-374G32MTSS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
- Aspire 7750G-2458G1TMNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM HDD AMD Radeon HD 6650M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:2.5 GHz
System bus rate
- TravelMate 5742-374G32MTSS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.5 GT/s
- Aspire 7750G-2458G1TMNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM HDD AMD Radeon HD 6650M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:5 GT/s
Processor codename
- TravelMate 5742-374G32MTSS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Arrandale
- Aspire 7750G-2458G1TMNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM HDD AMD Radeon HD 6650M Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Sandy Bridge

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Comparison of 5742-374G32MTSS, 7750G-2458G1TMNKK
160 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5742-374G32MTSS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Model 5742-374G32MTSS View product	B Acer Aspire 7750G-2458G1TMNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2450M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM HDD AMD Radeon HD 6650M Windows 7 Home Premium Black Model 7750G-2458G1TMNKK View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-370M	i5-2450M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	K0	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	25
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor socketKnown for one	Socket 988	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	382 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	81 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 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 memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Storage media	HDD	HDD
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA II	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Total storage capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	AMD Radeon HD 6650M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	AMD, Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.125 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HD
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	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 quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
TV-out	No	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Pointing Stick	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
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 Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
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® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49020	53452
Processor codeDiffers	SLBUK	SR04Z
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Differs	4 h	4.5 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, User
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	3.3 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	414 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	275 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.42 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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