Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 8943G-7744G75BNSS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Premium Black vs Acer Aspire AS5742-484G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 71identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 8943G-7744G75BNSS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:46.7 cm (18.4")
    • Aspire AS5742-484G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 8943G-7744G75BNSS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Aspire AS5742-484G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Display brightness
    • Aspire 8943G-7744G75BNSS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:220 cd/m²
    • Aspire AS5742-484G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:200 cd/m²
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 8943G-7744G75BNSS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Aspire AS5742-484G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 8943G-7744G75BNSS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Aspire AS5742-484G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 8943G-7744G75BNSS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:i7-740QM
    • Aspire AS5742-484G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:i5-480M
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 8943G-7744G75BNSS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:4
    • Aspire AS5742-484G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:2
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 8943G-7744G75BNSS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM 46.7 cm (18.4") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 750 GB AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Windows 7 Home Premium Black:8
    • Aspire AS5742-484G50MNKK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-480M:4

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Comparison of 8943G-7744G75BNSS, AS5742-484G50MNKK
155 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessDiffers220 cd/m²200 cd/m²
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-740QMi5-480M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequency2.93 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz2.66 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersB1K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers22.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1320
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers750 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
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 source766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.128 GB
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemHDHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers3.0+HS2.1+EDR
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers53
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-outNoNo
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad + Scroll zone
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office 2010 Microsoft Office Starter 2010 McAfee Internet Security Suite
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAcer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Adobe Flash Player 10 Adobe Reader 9.1 eSobi Google Toolbar Norton Online Backup MyWinLocker Cyberlink PowerDVD NTI Media Maker Acer Crystal Eye Microsoft Silverlight Skype Windows Live Essentials - Wave 3.2 Acer Identity Card Acer
Processor special features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology1.01.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902452952
Processor codeDiffersSLBQGSLC26
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityDiffers71 Wh4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs3 h3.5 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserBIOS, HDD, Supervisor
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers4.6 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers440 mm381 mm
DepthDiffers295 mm253 mm
Height (front)Differs3.1 cm2.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.38 cm3.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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