Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 7740G-484G50Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB 500 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Professional Black vs MSI Wind U160DX-5515W7S Intel Atom® N550 Netbook

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  • 83specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 40identical
  • 80known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate 7740G-484G50Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB 500 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Professional Black:Black
    • Wind U160DX-5515W7S Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:Gold
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 7740G-484G50Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB 500 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Professional Black:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Wind U160DX-5515W7S Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:25.4 cm (10")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate 7740G-484G50Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB 500 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Professional Black:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Wind U160DX-5515W7S Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:1024 x 600 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate 7740G-484G50Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB 500 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Professional Black:HD+
    • Wind U160DX-5515W7S Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:Not supported
  • Native aspect ratio
    • TravelMate 7740G-484G50Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB 500 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Professional Black:16:9
    • Wind U160DX-5515W7S Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:5:3
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate 7740G-484G50Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB 500 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Professional Black:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Wind U160DX-5515W7S Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:Intel Atom®
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 7740G-484G50Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB 500 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Professional Black:i5-480M
    • Wind U160DX-5515W7S Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:N550
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 7740G-484G50Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB 500 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650 Windows 7 Professional Black:2.66 GHz
    • Wind U160DX-5515W7S Intel Atom® N550 Netbook:1.5 GHz

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163 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGold
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNetbook
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")25.4 cm (10")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1024 x 600 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Not supported
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:95:3
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for one4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-480MN550
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz1.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1288Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-400 SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersArrandalePineview
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneK0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W8.5 W
TjunctionKnown for one105 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M176 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²87 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one20Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB250 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB250 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650Not available
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® GMA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® GMA 3150
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one766 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGMA 3150
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Starter
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5295250154
Processor codeKnown for oneSLC26Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2822 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs2.7 h15 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W40 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers410 mm265 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm165 mm
HeightKnown for one35.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.98 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.54 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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