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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 4520-3121 vs Acer Aspire 5943

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  • 70specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 36identical
  • 95known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Grey
    • Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • 35.8 cm (14.1")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 1280 x 800 pixels
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • 16:10
    • 16:9
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.2 GHz
    • 1.73 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 0.512 MB
    • 6 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • L2
    • Smart Cache
  • Internal memory
    • 1 GB
    • 4 GB

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Aspire 4520-3121View product
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Aspire 5943View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack, Silver
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for one16 ms
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i7
Processor modelKnown for onei7-740QM
Processor coresKnown for one4
Processor threadsKnown for one8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.73 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers0.512 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
L3 cacheKnown for one6 MB
L2 cacheKnown for one1 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket 988
Processor lithographyKnown for one45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneClarksfield
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneNo
SteppingKnown for oneB1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one45 W
TjunctionKnown for one100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one774 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one13
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNo
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHz
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 0.5 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one667 MHz
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers120 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DL
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce 7000MAMD Radeon HD 5850
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAAMD
On-board graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.64 GB3.84 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHD
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyWi-FiWi-Fi
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking typeKnown for oneIEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers45
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outDiffersYesNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
TV-out typeKnown for oneS-Video
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneYes
Intel 64Known for oneYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for one49024
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBQG
Processor package sizeKnown for one37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNo
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs2.5 h3 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for one2.5 h
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6
Battery capacityKnown for one4000 mAh
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one44.4 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg3.3 kg
WidthDiffers342 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers247 mm269 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.4 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.94 cm
HeightKnown for one38 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features4 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power requirementsDiffers100 - 240V100-240V, 50Hz/60Hz
Power supply typeAC/DCAC/DC
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
TV tuner integratedDiffersNoYes
TV tuner typeKnown for oneDVB-T
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYes
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneITU V.92
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%

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