Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS4755G-2434G50MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs ASUS ROG G74SX-TZ289V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop

163specifications compared
45differ
118identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire AS4755G-2434G50MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black, Brown
- ROG G74SX-TZ289V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:Black
Display diagonal
- Aspire AS4755G-2434G50MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:35.6 cm (14")
- ROG G74SX-TZ289V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Aspire AS4755G-2434G50MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:1366 x 768 pixels
- ROG G74SX-TZ289V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor family
- Aspire AS4755G-2434G50MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
- ROG G74SX-TZ289V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Aspire AS4755G-2434G50MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
- ROG G74SX-TZ289V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire AS4755G-2434G50MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
- ROG G74SX-TZ289V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:i7-2670QM
Processor cores
- Aspire AS4755G-2434G50MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2
- ROG G74SX-TZ289V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:4
Processor threads
- Aspire AS4755G-2434G50MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:4
- ROG G74SX-TZ289V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop:8

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Comparison of AS4755G-2434G50MN, G74SX-TZ289V
209 specifications	A Acer Aspire AS4755G-2434G50MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M Model AS4755G-2434G50MN View product	B ASUS ROG G74SX-TZ289V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2670QM Laptop Model G74SX-TZ289V View product
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Brown	Black
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Aluminium, Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-2430M	i7-2670QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1224
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-2400 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	J1	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	24	22
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	1	2
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 560M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	3 GB
Graphics card family	Intel, NVIDIA	Intel, NVIDIA
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffers	GDDR3	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 3000	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1200 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card ID	0x116	0x116
Number of discrete graphics cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Optical drive interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
WWAN	Not installed	Not installed
Data network	Not supported	Not supported
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAX	No	No
Integrated 4G WiMAX	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Micro HDMI ports quantity	0	0
Mini VGA ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-in portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM65 Express	Intel® HM65 Express
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Bundled softwareDiffers	Microsoft Office Starter, Bing Bar, Windows Live Essentials	Microsoft Office 2010 Starter
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	32 nm	32 nm
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	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
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)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	53450	53470
Processor codeDiffers	SR04W	SR02S
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)	31 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery capacityDiffers	4400 mAh	5200 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	4.5 h	3 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	No	No
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	3.9 kg
WidthDiffers	342 mm	420 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	325 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.09 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.2 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	420 x 325 x 62 mm
HeightKnown for one	34.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse included	No	No
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Remote control included	No	No
Bag includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240V AC
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Intel Turbo MemoryKnown for one	0 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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