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Acer Aspire 731 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop vs HP ZBook 15 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Mobile workstation

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 61differ
  • 67identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire 731 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:Laptop
    • ZBook 15 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Mobile workstation:Mobile workstation
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 731 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • ZBook 15 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Mobile workstation:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 731 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • ZBook 15 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Mobile workstation:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 731 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:HD+
    • ZBook 15 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Mobile workstation:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 731 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • ZBook 15 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Mobile workstation:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 731 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:2020M
    • ZBook 15 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Mobile workstation:i7-4700MQ
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 731 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:2
    • ZBook 15 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Mobile workstation:4
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 731 Intel® Pentium® 2020M Laptop:2
    • ZBook 15 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4700MQ Mobile workstation:8

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182 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopMobile workstation
Intel® vPro™ Platform EligibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers2020Mi7-4700MQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers28
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988PGA946
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium 2000 series for MobileIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersL1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W47 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one24Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD-ROM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® Quadro® K2100M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x416
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDTS Studio Sound HD
Networkidentical
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Data networkKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® QM87
Keyboardidentical
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 7 Professional
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8 Pro
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Recovery Manager HP Performance Advisor HP Remote Graphics Software HP Support Assistant HP Client Security HP Hotkey Support HP Wireless Hotspot Buy Office Microsoft Security Essentials Cyberlink Power DVD Cyberlink Media Suite Cyberlink Photo Director Cyberlink Power Director Cyberlink Power2Go
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7114275117
Processor codeDiffersSR0U1SR15H
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B)37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh75 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W200 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.2 kg2.82 kg
WidthDiffers414.8 mm381.5 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm257 mm
HeightDiffers34.7 mm30.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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