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Acer Aspire 5220 vs Acer Aspire 5720

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 54identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5220:TL-60
    • Aspire 5720:T3200
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 5220:160 GB
    • Aspire 5720:250 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Aspire 5220:DVD Super Multi DL
    • Aspire 5720:DVD Super Multi
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire 5220:NVIDIA GeForce 8400M G
    • Aspire 5720:NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • Aspire 5220:0.125 GB
    • Aspire 5720:0.25 GB
  • Wireless technology
    • Aspire 5220:IEEE 802.11b/g
    • Aspire 5720:IEEE 802.11b/g/n
  • Bluetooth
    • Aspire 5220:Yes
    • Aspire 5720:No
  • Operating system installed
    • Aspire 5220:Windows Vista Home Premium
    • Aspire 5720:Windows Vista Home Basic

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Comparison of Aspire 5220, Aspire 5720
102 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 surfaceGlossGloss
Display response rise/fallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 ms
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersTL-60T3200
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 source1 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
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
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM0
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 source12
Memoryidentical
Internal memory2 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers160 GB250 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce 8400M GNVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers0.125 GB0.25 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/gIEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outYesYes
TV-out typeS-VideoS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Basic
Processor special featuresidentical
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
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known 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 source37160
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLAVG
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one44 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one2.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge time (off)Known for one2.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge time (on)Known for one3.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.75 kg2.8 kg
Width366 mm366 mm
Depth274 mm274 mm
Height (front)3.36 cm3.36 cm
Height (rear)4.26 cm4.26 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)366 x 274 x 33.6 mm366 x 274 x 33.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portYesYes
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

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