Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 7540G-504G32Bn M500 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Radeon HD 4570 Windows 7 Home Premium Black vs Acer Aspire 5741G

77specifications compared
21differ
56identical
84known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 7540G-504G32Bn M500 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Radeon HD 4570 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Aspire 5741G:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire 7540G-504G32Bn M500 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Radeon HD 4570 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:1600 x 900 pixels
- Aspire 5741G:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor model
- Aspire 7540G-504G32Bn M500 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Radeon HD 4570 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:M500
- Aspire 5741G:i3-330M
Processor frequency
- Aspire 7540G-504G32Bn M500 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Radeon HD 4570 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:2.2 GHz
- Aspire 5741G:2.13 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 7540G-504G32Bn M500 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Radeon HD 4570 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:1 MB
- Aspire 5741G:3 MB
Processor cache type
- Aspire 7540G-504G32Bn M500 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Radeon HD 4570 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:L2
- Aspire 5741G:Smart Cache
Internal memory type
- Aspire 7540G-504G32Bn M500 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Radeon HD 4570 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:DDR2-SDRAM
- Aspire 5741G:DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed
- Aspire 7540G-504G32Bn M500 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Radeon HD 4570 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:667 MHz
- Aspire 5741G:1066 MHz

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Comparison of 7540G-504G32Bn, Aspire 5741G
161 specifications	A Acer Aspire 7540G-504G32Bn M500 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB AMD Radeon HD 4570 Windows 7 Home Premium Black Model 7540G-504G32Bn View product	B Acer Aspire 5741G View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightness	220 cd/m²	220 cd/m²
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Processor familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	M500	i3-330M
Processor coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.13 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1288
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Arrandale
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	667 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive type	DVD-RW	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 4570	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 320
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	2.304 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR	2.1+EDR
Cabling technology	10/100/1000BASE-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	AMD M880G	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard function keysKnown for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	47663
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBNF
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacity	4400 mAh	4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	2.5 h	4 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	48.8 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.2 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	411 mm	381 mm
DepthDiffers	274 mm	253 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 cm
HeightKnown for one	45 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one	3.26 kg (7.19 lbs)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
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
Power supply type	AC	AC
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source

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