Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 7740-374G25MNSS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs Samsung 9 900X3A-B02BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 0 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black

117specifications compared
48differ
69identical
82known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 7740-374G25MNSS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:43.9 cm (17.3")
- 9 900X3A-B02BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 0 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 7740-374G25MNSS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1600 x 900 pixels
- 9 900X3A-B02BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 0 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- TravelMate 7740-374G25MNSS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
- 9 900X3A-B02BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 0 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- TravelMate 7740-374G25MNSS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
- 9 900X3A-B02BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 0 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- TravelMate 7740-374G25MNSS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
- 9 900X3A-B02BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 0 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black:i5-2467M
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 7740-374G25MNSS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
- 9 900X3A-B02BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 0 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black:1.6 GHz
System bus rate
- TravelMate 7740-374G25MNSS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.5 GT/s
- 9 900X3A-B02BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 0 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black:5 GT/s
Processor cache type
- TravelMate 7740-374G25MNSS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Smart Cache
- 9 900X3A-B02BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 0 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black:L3

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Comparison of 7740-374G25MNSS, 900X3A-B02BE
199 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 7740-374G25MNSS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Model 7740-374G25MNSS View product	B Samsung 9 900X3A-B02BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2467M 33.8 cm (13.3") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 0 GB SSD Windows 7 Professional Black Model 900X3A-B02BE View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 cd/m²
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-370M	i5-2467M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	K0	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	17 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	16
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	382 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	81 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	0 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Micro SATA, SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA II	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
On-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.125 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	3.0+HS	3.0+HS
WWANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not installed
Data networkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
SIM card supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI port	No	No
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 slotDiffers	Yes	No
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S-Video portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Wireless communication manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Electronic compassKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	Touchpad + Scroll zone
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	82
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Samsung Update Plus, Easy Display Manager, Easy Battery Manager, Easy Network Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
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)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
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® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49020	56858
Processor codeDiffers	SLBUK	SR0D6
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	31.0 x 24.0 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.95 kg	1.31 kg
WidthDiffers	410 mm	328 mm
DepthDiffers	275 mm	227 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.5 cm	1.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.55 cm	1.6 cm
Videoidentical
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bag includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Intel Turbo MemoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 GB
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC

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