Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM vs ASUS Eee PC T101MT-BLK031M

78specifications compared
41differ
37identical
76known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Black, Silver
- Eee PC T101MT-BLK031M:Black
Display diagonal
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:46.7 cm (18.4")
- Eee PC T101MT-BLK031M:25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolution
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Eee PC T101MT-BLK031M:1024 x 600 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:16:9
- Eee PC T101MT-BLK031M:5:3
Processor family
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- Eee PC T101MT-BLK031M:Intel Atom®
Processor model
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
- Eee PC T101MT-BLK031M:N450
Processor cores
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:4
- Eee PC T101MT-BLK031M:1
Processor threads
- Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:8
- Eee PC T101MT-BLK031M:2

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Comparison of 8943, Eee PC T101MT-BLK031M
154 specifications	A Acer Aspire 8943 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Model 8943 View product	B ASUS Eee PC T101MT-BLK031M View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Netbook
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1024 x 600 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	5:3
Display brightnessKnown for one	220 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-720QM	N450
Processor coresDiffers	4	1
Processor threadsDiffers	8	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	1.66 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	2.5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	0.512 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 559
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Atom N400 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Pineview
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	B1	A0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	5.5 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
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 TransistorsDiffers	774 M	123 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	296 mm²	66 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	12	10
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one	640 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers	640 GB	320 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	AMD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.024 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	HDA
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	1.3 MP	0.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11n
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	5	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	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) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	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
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM55 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43122	42503
Processor codeDiffers	SLBLY	SLBMG
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	71 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs	3 h	6.5 h
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	36, 35
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
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	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	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	264 mm
DepthDiffers	295 mm	181.4 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
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
Infrared data portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100 Mbps Ethernet

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