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Acer TravelMate 5742-483G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M vs Acer TravelMate TM8172-474G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM Laptop

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 86identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 5742-483G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • TravelMate TM8172-474G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM Laptop:29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5742-483G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
    • TravelMate TM8172-474G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM Laptop:i5-470UM
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate 5742-483G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.93 GHz
    • TravelMate TM8172-474G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM Laptop:1.86 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5742-483G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
    • TravelMate TM8172-474G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM Laptop:1.33 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • TravelMate 5742-483G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Smart Cache
    • TravelMate TM8172-474G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM Laptop:L3
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • TravelMate 5742-483G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:35 W
    • TravelMate TM8172-474G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM Laptop:18 W
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • TravelMate 5742-483G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:20
    • TravelMate TM8172-474G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM Laptop:10
  • Internal memory
    • TravelMate 5742-483G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:3 GB
    • TravelMate TM8172-474G32nkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-470UM Laptop:4 GB

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159 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")29.5 cm (11.6")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-480Mi5-470UM
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz1.86 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz1.33 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W18 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2010
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsNot available
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz166 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz500 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers5295250026
Processor codeDiffersSLC26SLBXP
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28BGA 34 x 28
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Differs4 h8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W40 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.35 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm285 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm206 mm
Height (front)Differs2.3 cm2.02 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.42 cm2.31 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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