Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer AS5942G - 744G50Bnbk vs HP EliteBook 8560w Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD FirePro M5950 Windows 7 Professional Black

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 65differ
  • 70identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • AS5942G - 744G50Bnbk:Laptop
    • EliteBook 8560w Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD FirePro M5950 Windows 7 Professional Black:Mobile workstation
  • Product colour
    • AS5942G - 744G50Bnbk:Blue
    • EliteBook 8560w Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD FirePro M5950 Windows 7 Professional Black:Black
  • Display resolution
    • AS5942G - 744G50Bnbk:1366 x 768 pixels
    • EliteBook 8560w Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD FirePro M5950 Windows 7 Professional Black:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • AS5942G - 744G50Bnbk:HD
    • EliteBook 8560w Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD FirePro M5950 Windows 7 Professional Black:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • AS5942G - 744G50Bnbk:Intel® Core™ i7
    • EliteBook 8560w Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD FirePro M5950 Windows 7 Professional Black:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • AS5942G - 744G50Bnbk:Intel® Core™ i7
    • EliteBook 8560w Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD FirePro M5950 Windows 7 Professional Black:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • AS5942G - 744G50Bnbk:i7-740QM
    • EliteBook 8560w Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD FirePro M5950 Windows 7 Professional Black:i5-2540M
  • Processor cores
    • AS5942G - 744G50Bnbk:4
    • EliteBook 8560w Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2540M Mobile workstation 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB HDD AMD FirePro M5950 Windows 7 Professional Black:2

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Comparison of AS5942G - 744G50Bnbk, 8560w
196 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopMobile workstation
Product colourDiffersBlueBlack
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i72nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-740QMi5-2540M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersB1J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C100 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers22.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1326
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one774 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one296 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Storage3 differ
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersBlu-Ray DVD ComboDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 5650AMD FirePro M5950
Discrete graphics memory typeDiffersGDDR3GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
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
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAltec Lansing
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
LAN controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 82579LM
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® QM67 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Internet Security
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office Starter
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902450072
Processor codeDiffersSLBQGSR046
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2AVX
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh75 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W120 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
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
DepthDiffers274 mm257.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34.5 mm
Height (rear)Known for one3.95 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC - DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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