Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5742-484G50MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M vs MSI Classic CR720-267XUK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 106identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 5742-484G50MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Classic CR720-267XUK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate 5742-484G50MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Classic CR720-267XUK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5742-484G50MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
    • Classic CR720-267XUK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate 5742-484G50MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.93 GHz
    • Classic CR720-267XUK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5742-484G50MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2.66 GHz
    • Classic CR720-267XUK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.53 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • TravelMate 5742-484G50MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:20
    • Classic CR720-267XUK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:19
  • Maximum internal memory
    • TravelMate 5742-484G50MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:8 GB
    • Classic CR720-267XUK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • TravelMate 5742-484G50MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:500 GB
    • Classic CR720-267XUK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:320 GB

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153 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-480Mi5-460M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2.53 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2019
Memory1 differ
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 2000Intel® HD Graphics
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWI-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A 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
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumNo
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers5295250179
Processor codeDiffersSLC26SLC22
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, SupervisorUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm414 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm267.5 mm
Height (front)Differs2.3 cm3.37 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.42 cm3.7 cm

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