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 TravelMate 8371-944G50N, Win7 Pro

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 40identical
  • 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")
    • TravelMate 8371-944G50N, Win7 Pro:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • 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
    • TravelMate 8371-944G50N, Win7 Pro:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Display brightness
    • 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:220 cd/m²
    • TravelMate 8371-944G50N, Win7 Pro:200 cd/m²
  • 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
    • TravelMate 8371-944G50N, Win7 Pro:SU9400
  • 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
    • TravelMate 8371-944G50N, Win7 Pro:1.4 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
    • TravelMate 8371-944G50N, Win7 Pro:3 MB
  • 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
    • TravelMate 8371-944G50N, Win7 Pro: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
    • TravelMate 8371-944G50N, Win7 Pro:1066 MHz

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150 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessDiffers220 cd/m²200 cd/m²
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersM500SU9400
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 956
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo SU9000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers667 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 4570Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers0.512 GB0.0625 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers2.304 GB1.759 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11 a/b/g/n
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.1+EDR2.1+EDR
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000BASE-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M880GIntel® GS45 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP Professional
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- McAfee Internet Security Suite
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- Acer Crystal Eye - Acer GridVista - Acer Assist - Acer Bio-Protection - Acer PowerSmart Manager - Acer Launch Manager - Acer eRecovery Management - Adobe Reader - Adobe Flash Player - Google Toolbar - Google Desktop - eSobi - Office Ready - Windows Live Essentials
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36697
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 x 22 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh62.16 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs2.5 h8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
HDD user passwordYesYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- Wi-Fi - ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0 - EPEAT Silver - GS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.2 kg1.65 kg
WidthDiffers411 mm323.6 mm
DepthDiffers274 mm228 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.49 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.53 cm
HeightKnown for one45 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one3.26 kg (7.19 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneITU V.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one10Unknown — not stated by the source

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