Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5220-201G16MI vs Acer Aspire 5720G-301G16MI

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 40identical
  • 64known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 5220-201G16MI:AMD
    • Aspire 5720G-301G16MI:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5220-201G16MI:AMD Mobile Sempron
    • Aspire 5720G-301G16MI:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5220-201G16MI:3600+
    • Aspire 5720G-301G16MI:T7300
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • Aspire 5220-201G16MI:2 x 0.5 GB
    • Aspire 5720G-301G16MI:1 x 1 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Aspire 5220-201G16MI:DVD±RW
    • Aspire 5720G-301G16MI:DVD Super Multi DL
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire 5220-201G16MI:AMD Radeon Xpress 1100
    • Aspire 5720G-301G16MI:NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400 GS
  • Networking features
    • Aspire 5220-201G16MI:Gigabit Ethernet
    • Aspire 5720G-301G16MI:Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
  • DVI port
    • Aspire 5220-201G16MI:No
    • Aspire 5720G-301G16MI:Yes

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Comparison of Aspire 5220-201G16MI, Aspire 5720G-301G16MI
121 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.1 cm (15.4")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution1280 x 800 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Display response rise/fallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 ms
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Mobile SempronIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers3600+T7300
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequency2 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePBGA479, PPGA478
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo T7000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMerom
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source291 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory1 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 0.5 GB1 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity160 GB160 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon Xpress 1100NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400 GS
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.256 GB
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetIntel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
BluetoothNoNo
Wireless technologyKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b/gUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portDiffersNoYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outYesYes
TV-out typeS-VideoS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
Keyboard function keysKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, eAudio, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer Arcade - Cinema, Video, Album, Music, TV, Acer Arcade Deluxe featuring DV Wizard, VideoMagician, DVDivine, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, CyberLink PAcer eNet, ePower, eAudio, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery Acer GridVista Acer Arcade neboArcade Deluxe Microsoft Works 8.5 / Office Home Student 2007 Trial Acer GameZone Norton Internet Security Adobe Reader CyberLink PowerProducer NTI CD Maker
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29760
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 cells66
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs2 h3 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.75 kg2.8 kg
Width366 mm366 mm
Depth274 mm274 mm
HeightDiffers43 mm33.6 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one366 x 274 x 43 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Wake-on-Ring readyYesYes
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeITU V.92ITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source

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