Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5520 vs Acer Aspire 8730ZG-424G32MN

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 37identical
  • 78known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5520:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • Aspire 8730ZG-424G32MN:46.7 cm (18.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5520:1280 x 800 pixels
    • Aspire 8730ZG-424G32MN:1680 x 945 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire 5520:16:10
    • Aspire 8730ZG-424G32MN:16:9
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5520:TL-60
    • Aspire 8730ZG-424G32MN:T4200
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 5520:2 GB
    • Aspire 8730ZG-424G32MN:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 5520:160 GB
    • Aspire 8730ZG-424G32MN:320 GB
  • HDD interface
    • Aspire 5520:SATA II
    • Aspire 8730ZG-424G32MN:SATA
  • Optical drive type
    • Aspire 5520:DVD Super Multi
    • Aspire 8730ZG-424G32MN:DVD Super Multi DL

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Comparison of Aspire 5520, Aspire 8730ZG-424G32MN
135 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1680 x 945 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWSXGA+
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
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 Mobile
Processor modelDiffersTL-60T4200
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequency2 GHz2 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium T4000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
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 sourceR0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 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 memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers160 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IISATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS)MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce 7000MAMD Radeon HD 4570
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers0.25 GB0.512 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneNVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.896 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11b/g802.11b/g/n
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.0+EDR2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portDiffersYesNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outDiffersYesNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
TV-out typeKnown for oneS-VideoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GL40 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Software2 differ
Operating system installedWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Premium
Trial softwareDiffersMcAfee Internet Security Suite, Microsoft Works 8.5, Office Home & Student 2007-McAfee Internet Security Suite, -CyberLink PowerDirector, -Microsoft Works 8.5 + Office Home & Student 2007
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Empowering Technology, Acer Arcade Deluxe, NTI CD Maker, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, CyberLink PowerProducer-Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eAudio, ePower, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings Management, -Acer Arcade Deluxe zahrnující Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, -Acer InstantOn Arcade, -Acer Crystal Eye, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Launch Manager, -Acer GameZone, -Adobe Reader, -NTI Media 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
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 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 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 sourceNo
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 source37251
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGJN
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
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source71 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.75 kg4.1 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source440.5 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source298.5 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.02 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.42 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one366 x 274 x 33.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersNoYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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