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Acer 8943G-728G1.28TWn, Kit 3 vs ASUS U30JC-QX159V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 69identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 8943G-728G1.28TWn, Kit 3:46.7 cm (18.4")
    • U30JC-QX159V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 8943G-728G1.28TWn, Kit 3:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • U30JC-QX159V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • 8943G-728G1.28TWn, Kit 3:Intel® Core™ i7
    • U30JC-QX159V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • 8943G-728G1.28TWn, Kit 3:Intel® Core™ i7
    • U30JC-QX159V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • 8943G-728G1.28TWn, Kit 3:i7-720QM
    • U30JC-QX159V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
  • Processor cores
    • 8943G-728G1.28TWn, Kit 3:4
    • U30JC-QX159V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2
  • Processor threads
    • 8943G-728G1.28TWn, Kit 3:8
    • U30JC-QX159V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4
  • Processor frequency
    • 8943G-728G1.28TWn, Kit 3:1.6 GHz
    • U30JC-QX159V laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz

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Comparison of 8943G-728G1.28TWn, Kit 3, U30JC-QX159V
159 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSilver
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-720QMi3-370M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldArrandale
SteppingDiffersB1K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1218
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs4 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.28 TB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD
HDD capacityKnown for one640 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 5850NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDNVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSRS PS
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1.3 MP0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers53
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Keyboard key pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.9 cm
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features14 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers4312249020
Processor codeDiffersSLBLYSLBUK
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers71 Wh4400 mAh
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W90 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Password protection typeDiffersBIOSBIOS, HDD, User
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers4.6 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers440 mm328 mm
DepthDiffers295 mm238 mm
Height (front)Differs3.1 cm2 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.38 cm2.99 cm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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