Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 2930Z-322G32MN vs HP EliteBook 8530w

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  • 84specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 45identical
  • 80known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 2930Z-322G32MN:30.7 cm (12.1")
    • EliteBook 8530w:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 2930Z-322G32MN:1280 x 800 pixels
    • EliteBook 8530w:1920 x 1200 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 2930Z-322G32MN:Intel® Pentium®
    • EliteBook 8530w:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 2930Z-322G32MN:T3200
    • EliteBook 8530w:T9600
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 2930Z-322G32MN:2 GHz
    • EliteBook 8530w:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 2930Z-322G32MN:1 MB
    • EliteBook 8530w:6 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • Aspire 2930Z-322G32MN:667 MHz
    • EliteBook 8530w:1066 MHz
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 2930Z-322G32MN:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
    • EliteBook 8530w:Socket 478

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Comparison of Aspire 2930Z-322G32MN, EliteBook 8530w
164 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.7 cm (12.1")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersT3200T9600
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busDiffers667 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffersLGA 3647 (Socket P)Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers65 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
Processor codenameDiffersMeromPenryn
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersM0E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers291 M410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers143 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1210.5
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity320 GB320 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MHDNVIDIA® Quadro® FX 770M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array
Network3 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetIntel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/g/nIntel 802.11 a/b/g/n mini-pci card, Bluetooth, Y
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth version2.0+EDR2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorYesYes
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, eSATA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), HDMI, power connector, docking connector, secondary battery connector, RJ-11, RJ-45
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® GL40 ExpressIntel® PM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-sized
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Business
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Empowering Technology (Acer eAudio, ePower, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer Arcade Deluxe + DV Wizard, VideoMagician, DVDivine, Acer HomeMedia, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer GameZone, Acer Launch Manager, Acer Video Conference Manager, Adobe Reader, NTI Media MakeHP Recovery Manager (Vista Only), HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management Agent, HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solutions, HP Performance Tuning Framework
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGenuine Windows XP Professional, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3716035563
Processor codeDiffersSLAVGSLG9F
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMcAfee Security Solution, Kensington Lock slot, HP Privacy Filter (optional)
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 80 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 80 °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
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.86 kg
WidthDiffers304.8 mm355 mm
DepthDiffers230 mm263.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28.2 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 x 355 x 263 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.57 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.21 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source156 x 135 x 198 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.2 kg
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB 7200 rpm SATA
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSolid State Drive
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 GB
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP (52 WHr) Extended Life Battery, optional HP (95 WHr) Ultra-Capacity Battery
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffersITU V.9256K
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Docking solutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately)
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSlots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, Media Card Reader
Protection toolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer, integrated Smart Card Reader
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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