Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN vs Acer Aspire 7720Z-2A2G12Mi

116specifications compared
34differ
82identical
9known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN:30.7 cm (12.1")
- Aspire 7720Z-2A2G12Mi:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN:1280 x 800 pixels
- Aspire 7720Z-2A2G12Mi:1440 x 900 pixels
Processor model
- Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN:T4200
- Aspire 7720Z-2A2G12Mi:T2330
Processor frequency
- Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN:2 GHz
- Aspire 7720Z-2A2G12Mi:1.6 GHz
Processor front side bus
- Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN:800 MHz
- Aspire 7720Z-2A2G12Mi:533 MHz
Processor socket
- Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
- Aspire 7720Z-2A2G12Mi:Socket 478
Processor lithography
- Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN:45 nm
- Aspire 7720Z-2A2G12Mi:65 nm
Processor codename
- Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN:Penryn
- Aspire 7720Z-2A2G12Mi:Merom

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN, Aspire 7720Z-2A2G12Mi
125 specifications	A Acer Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN View product	B Acer Aspire 7720Z-2A2G12Mi View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.7 cm (12.1")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display brightness	200 cd/m²	200 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 ms
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel Pentium Mobile	Intel Pentium Mobile
Processor modelDiffers	T4200	T2330
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cache	1 MB	1 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	533 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 3647 (Socket P)	Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	65 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium T4000 Series for Mobile	Intel Pentium T2000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Merom
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R0	M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	291 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	10	12
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	2 x 1 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	120 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500M	Intel® GMA X3100
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	1.759 GB	0.128 GB
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP	0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g/n	IEEE 802.11b/g
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	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 connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
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
TV-out typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	S-Video
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® GL40 Express	Intel GL960 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Basic	Windows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eAudio, ePower, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer Arcade Deluxe - DV Wizard, VideoMagician, DVDivine, Acer HomeMedia, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer InstantOn Arcade, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer GameZone, Acer Launch Manager, Acer Video Conf	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	No	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37251	32432
Processor codeDiffers	SLGJN	SLA4K
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	3.36 kg
WidthDiffers	304.8 mm	404 mm
DepthDiffers	230 mm	298 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.57 cm	3.8 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.21 cm	4.3 cm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	No	Yes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons