Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer 8943G-728G1.28TWn, Kit 3 vs ASUS N71JQ-TY071V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

122specifications compared
31differ
91identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- 8943G-728G1.28TWn, Kit 3:46.7 cm (18.4")
- N71JQ-TY071V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- 8943G-728G1.28TWn, Kit 3:1920 x 1080 pixels
- N71JQ-TY071V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1600 x 900 pixels
HD type
- 8943G-728G1.28TWn, Kit 3:Full HD
- N71JQ-TY071V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:HD+
Processor model
- 8943G-728G1.28TWn, Kit 3:i7-720QM
- N71JQ-TY071V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
Processor boost frequency
- 8943G-728G1.28TWn, Kit 3:2.8 GHz
- N71JQ-TY071V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2.93 GHz
Processor frequency
- 8943G-728G1.28TWn, Kit 3:1.6 GHz
- N71JQ-TY071V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
PCI Express slots version
- 8943G-728G1.28TWn, Kit 3:2.0
- N71JQ-TY071V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:2
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- 8943G-728G1.28TWn, Kit 3:12
- N71JQ-TY071V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:13

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Comparison of 8943G-728G1.28TWn, Kit 3, N71JQ-TY071V
152 specifications	A Acer 8943G-728G1.28TWn, Kit 3 View product	B ASUS N71JQ-TY071V laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM Model N71JQ-TY071V View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black, Brown
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
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
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-720QM	i7-740QM
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	1.73 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Clarksfield	Clarksfield
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	B1	B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W	45 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	2
Number of Processing Die Transistors	774 M	774 M
Processing Die size	296 mm²	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	12	13
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	4 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.28 TB	500 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	2	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MiniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, xD
HDD capacityKnown for one	640 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 5850	AMD Radeon HD 5730
Graphics card family	AMD	AMD
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	SRS PS
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in subwoofer	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	3.0+HS	2.1+EDR
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	5	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-out	No	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard key pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.9 cm
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
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 State	Yes	Yes
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 Technology	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
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 Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43122	49024
Processor codeDiffers	SLBLY	SLBQG
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.2	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityDiffers	71 Wh	4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	120 W	120 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.3 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
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
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	4.6 kg	3.4 kg
WidthDiffers	440 mm	420 mm
DepthDiffers	295 mm	284 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.1 cm	3.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.38 cm	4.1 cm
Videoidentical
Video adapter featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DirectX 11
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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