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Acer Aspire AS5820TG-434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M vs HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation

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  • 118specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 78identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire AS5820TG-434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire AS5820TG-434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:1366 x 768 pixels
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:1920 x 1200 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire AS5820TG-434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:16:9
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:16:10
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire AS5820TG-434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire AS5820TG-434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:i5-430M
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:i5-540M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire AS5820TG-434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2.53 GHz
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:3.07 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire AS5820TG-434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:2.26 GHz
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:2.53 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire AS5820TG-434G64MN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-430M:BGA 1288
    • EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation:BGA 956

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Comparison of AS5820TG-434G64MN, EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation
178 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-430Mi5-540M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz3.07 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 956
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1719
Processor technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi DL
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
Total storage capacityKnown for one640 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2800M
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDNVIDIA
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array, touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetIntel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel 802.11a/b/g/n; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless Technology
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.0+EDR2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000BASE-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces10 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 USB 2.0; 2 USB 3.0; 1 1394a; 1 AC power; 1 DisplayPort; 1 docking connector; 1 eSATA; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 secondary battery connector; 1 stereo headphone/line-out; 1 stereo microphone in; 1 VGA-in
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® QM57 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSpill-resistant keyboard with drain
Keyboard function keysKnown for one10Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGenuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 64; Genuine Windows Vista Business 64
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4353743544
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityKnown for one6000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMcAfee Security Solution, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Integrated Smart Card Reader, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, Setup Password, DriveLock Password, TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip, TPM Enhanced DriveLock, HP Disk Sanitizer, Kensington Lock slo
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMCAD: AutoDesk (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Alias Studio, Map 3D, Civil 3D), Bentley (In Roads XM, MicroStation, Navigator), CEI, CoCreate OneSpace, Dassault CATIA V5, ICEM Surf, Intelligent Light, MSC Software (MSC.Patran, SimXpert), PTC Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, Sensable, Siemans PLMS (NX, NX I-deas, S
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.42 kg3.57 kg
WidthDiffers379 mm397.5 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm285.5 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.65 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source397.5 x 285.5 x 36.5 mm
HeightKnown for one29.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB 7200 rpm SATA II
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSolid State Drive SED SATA II (7200 rpm) SATA II (7200 rpm)
Other features1 differ
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8-cell (68 WHr) Long Life Lithium-Ion Battery
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 GB
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150W Smart AC adapter; 120W Smart AC adapter; 90W Smart AC adapter; HP Fast Charge
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56K V.92
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Docking solutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP WKS Docking Station, HP Advanced WKS Docking Station, HP Display and Notebook Stand, HP Adjustable Display Stand
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 Express Card/54; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 Media Card Reader
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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