Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.28 TB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Pre vs ASUS UL50AG-XX006V Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300 Laptop

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  • 101specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 59identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.28 TB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Pre:Silver
    • UL50AG-XX006V Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300 Laptop:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.28 TB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Pre:46.7 cm (18.4")
    • UL50AG-XX006V Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.28 TB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Pre:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • UL50AG-XX006V Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.28 TB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Pre:Full HD
    • UL50AG-XX006V Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300 Laptop:Not supported
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.28 TB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Pre:Intel® Core™ i7
    • UL50AG-XX006V Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300 Laptop:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.28 TB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Pre:i7-720QM
    • UL50AG-XX006V Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300 Laptop:SU7300
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.28 TB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Pre:4
    • UL50AG-XX006V Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300 Laptop:2
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 8943G-728G1.28TWn Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM Laptop 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 8 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1.28 TB HDD AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Pre:8
    • UL50AG-XX006V Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300 Laptop:2

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Comparison of 8943G-728G1.28TWn, UL50AG-XX006V
153 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDNot supported
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceGlossGloss
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersi7-720QMSU7300
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers82
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 956
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldPenryn
Bus typeDiffersDMIFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersB1R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W10 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²107 mm²
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.28 TB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, Memory Stick (MS), SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one640 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GMA
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GMA 4500HD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSRS Premium Sound
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers53
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GS45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers4312242791
Processor codeDiffersSLBLYSLGYV
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2SSE4
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells88
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers4.6 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers440 mm386 mm
DepthDiffers295 mm259 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.38 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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