Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS8930G-904G50BN Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 vs Acer Aspire 5220

58specifications compared
20differ
38identical
73known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire AS8930G-904G50BN Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:46.7 cm (18.4")
- Aspire 5220:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- Aspire AS8930G-904G50BN Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Aspire 5220:1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire AS8930G-904G50BN Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:16:9
- Aspire 5220:16:10
Processor model
- Aspire AS8930G-904G50BN Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:Q9000
- Aspire 5220:TL-60
Internal memory
- Aspire AS8930G-904G50BN Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:4 GB
- Aspire 5220:2 GB
Internal memory type
- Aspire AS8930G-904G50BN Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:DDR3-SDRAM
- Aspire 5220:DDR2-SDRAM
Total storage capacity
- Aspire AS8930G-904G50BN Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:500 GB
- Aspire 5220:160 GB
Discrete graphics card model
- Aspire AS8930G-904G50BN Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000:NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT
- Aspire 5220:NVIDIA GeForce 8400M G

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Comparison of AS8930G-904G50BN, Aspire 5220
131 specifications	A Acer Aspire AS8930G-904G50BN Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 Model AS8930G-904G50BN View product	B Acer Aspire 5220 View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for one	Intel® Core™2 Quad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	Q9000	TL-60
Processor coresKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequency	2 GHz	2 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one	6 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for one	L2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for one	Socket L1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 Series for Mobile	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Penryn	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	FSB	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	E0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	410 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	107 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	7.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	160 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi DL
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT	NVIDIA GeForce 8400M G
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.125 GB
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Network1 differ
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 a/b/g/n	IEEE 802.11b/g
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-outDiffers	No	Yes
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
TV-out typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	S-Video
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for one	-Microsoft Works 8.5 + Office Home & Student 2007, -McAfee Internet Security Suite, -CyberLink PowerDirector.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	-Acer Empowering Technology (Acer ePower, eAudio, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings Management), -Acer Arcade Deluxe featuring Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, -Acer InstantOn Arcade, -Acer Bio-Protection, -Acer Crystal Eye, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Launch Manager, -Acer GameZone, -Acer Video C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown 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	No	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 TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)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® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	40480	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SLGEJ	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	35 x 35 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityDiffers	71 Wh	44 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 h
Battery recharge time (off)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 h
Battery recharge time (on)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	4.1 kg	2.75 kg
WidthDiffers	441.4 mm	366 mm
DepthDiffers	300 mm	274 mm
Height (front)Differs	4.02 cm	3.36 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.42 cm	4.26 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	366 x 274 x 33.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-Ring ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem type	ITU V.92	ITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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