Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 8942G-724G64BN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Premium Black vs MSI Wind U270-215NL netbook AMD Dual-Core E-450

50specifications compared
24differ
26identical
114known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 8942G-724G64BN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:46.7 cm (18.4")
- Wind U270-215NL netbook AMD Dual-Core E-450:29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire 8942G-724G64BN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Wind U270-215NL netbook AMD Dual-Core E-450:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor manufacturer
- Aspire 8942G-724G64BN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Intel
- Wind U270-215NL netbook AMD Dual-Core E-450:AMD
Processor family
- Aspire 8942G-724G64BN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Intel® Core™ i7
- Wind U270-215NL netbook AMD Dual-Core E-450:AMD Dual-Core
Processor model
- Aspire 8942G-724G64BN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:i7-720QM
- Wind U270-215NL netbook AMD Dual-Core E-450:E-450
Processor frequency
- Aspire 8942G-724G64BN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:1.6 GHz
- Wind U270-215NL netbook AMD Dual-Core E-450:1.65 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 8942G-724G64BN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:6 MB
- Wind U270-215NL netbook AMD Dual-Core E-450:1 MB
Processor cache type
- Aspire 8942G-724G64BN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Smart Cache
- Wind U270-215NL netbook AMD Dual-Core E-450:L2

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Comparison of 8942G-724G64BN, U270-215NL
164 specifications	A Acer Aspire 8942G-724G64BN Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 640 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Premium Black Model 8942G-724G64BN View product	B MSI Wind U270-215NL netbook AMD Dual-Core E-450 Model U270-215NL View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Netbook
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	220 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
External displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	Intel	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	AMD Dual-Core
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-720QM	E-450
Processor coresKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	1.65 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	2.5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketKnown for one	Socket 988	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Clarksfield	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	B1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	774 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	296 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	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	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	320 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers	640 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, SDHC
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card family	AMD	AMD
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	4.901 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Radeon HD 6320
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	HDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11 b/g/n
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	5	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-out	No	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	AMD A50M
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	1.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	43122	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SLBLY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	37.5 x 37.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	4800 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs	3 h	7 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	40 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	4.6 kg	1.3 kg
WidthDiffers	440 mm	297 mm
DepthDiffers	295 mm	190 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	4.38 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (imperial)Known for one	44 cm (17.3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (imperial)Known for one	29.5 cm (11.6")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front) (imperial)Known for one	3.1 cm (1.22")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear) (imperial)Known for one	4.39 cm (1.73")	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
BIOS ACPIKnown for one	3.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Infrared data portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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