Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 6594G-564G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Professional vs HP Pavilion LH729EA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

123specifications compared
49differ
74identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- TravelMate 6594G-564G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Professional:Intel® Core™ i5
- Pavilion LH729EA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- TravelMate 6594G-564G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Professional:Intel® Core™ i5
- Pavilion LH729EA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- TravelMate 6594G-564G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Professional:i5-560M
- Pavilion LH729EA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
Processor cores
- TravelMate 6594G-564G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Professional:2
- Pavilion LH729EA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
Processor threads
- TravelMate 6594G-564G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Professional:4
- Pavilion LH729EA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:8
Processor boost frequency
- TravelMate 6594G-564G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Professional:3.2 GHz
- Pavilion LH729EA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:2.8 GHz
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 6594G-564G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Professional:2.66 GHz
- Pavilion LH729EA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1.6 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate 6594G-564G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Professional:3 MB
- Pavilion LH729EA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:6 MB

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Comparison of 6594G-564G32Mikk, LH729EA
153 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 6594G-564G32Mikk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-560M 39.6 cm (15.6") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Windows 7 Professional Model 6594G-564G32Mikk View product	B HP Pavilion LH729EA laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Model LH729EA View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	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
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-560M	i7-720QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.66 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-500 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Clarksfield
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	K0	B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	774 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	20	12
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	640 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	640 GB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650
Graphics card family	AMD	AMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	766 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.714 GB
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-out	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Internet Security 2011
Processor special features13 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 lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
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)Differs	Yes	No
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® 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® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49653	43122
Processor codeDiffers	SLBTT	SLBLY
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	6000 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	7 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	120 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	2.49 kg
WidthDiffers	374 mm	378 mm
DepthDiffers	248 mm	245 mm
HeightKnown for one	34 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.08 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Altec Lansing
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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