Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS5942G-744G64Bnbk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM vs Samsung XE XE500C21 Intel Atom® N570 Chromebook

67specifications compared
42differ
25identical
101known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire AS5942G-744G64Bnbk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Black, Blue
- XE XE500C21 Intel Atom® N570 Chromebook:White
Display diagonal
- Aspire AS5942G-744G64Bnbk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:39.6 cm (15.6")
- XE XE500C21 Intel Atom® N570 Chromebook:30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolution
- Aspire AS5942G-744G64Bnbk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1366 x 768 pixels
- XE XE500C21 Intel Atom® N570 Chromebook:1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire AS5942G-744G64Bnbk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:16:9
- XE XE500C21 Intel Atom® N570 Chromebook:16:10
Processor family
- Aspire AS5942G-744G64Bnbk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
- XE XE500C21 Intel Atom® N570 Chromebook:Intel Atom®
Processor model
- Aspire AS5942G-744G64Bnbk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
- XE XE500C21 Intel Atom® N570 Chromebook:N570
Processor cores
- Aspire AS5942G-744G64Bnbk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
- XE XE500C21 Intel Atom® N570 Chromebook:2
Processor threads
- Aspire AS5942G-744G64Bnbk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:8
- XE XE500C21 Intel Atom® N570 Chromebook:4

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Comparison of AS5942G-744G64Bnbk, XE500C21
168 specifications	A Acer Aspire AS5942G-744G64Bnbk Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM Model AS5942G-744G64Bnbk View product	B Samsung XE XE500C21 Intel Atom® N570 Chromebook Model XE500C21 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Blue	White
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Chromebook
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor11 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-740QM	N570
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.93 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.73 GHz	1.66 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketKnown for one	Socket 988	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Pineview
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	B1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	8.5 W
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	774 M	17 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	296 mm²	87 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	13	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Internal memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDR3-SDRAM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	16 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	640 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	Blu-Ray DVD Combo	No
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage mediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSD
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Micro SATA
Graphics1 differ
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD	Intel
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® GMA 3150
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
WWANKnown for one	Not installed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile network generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3G
SIM card supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces4 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM55 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	74
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	ChromeOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Office Starter 2010, Bing Bar, Windows Live Essentials	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49024	55637
Processor codeKnown for one	SLBQG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	4800 mAh	8280 mAh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	40 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD
BIOS passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TCO
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	1.3 kg
WidthDiffers	382 mm	294.2 mm
DepthDiffers	274 mm	219.5 mm
HeightDiffers	39.5 mm	19.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Turbo MemoryKnown for one	0 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 MP

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