Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5710Z-3A1G16MI vs Acer Aspire 7720-1A2G16Mi

104specifications compared
34differ
70identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5710Z-3A1G16MI:39.1 cm (15.4")
- Aspire 7720-1A2G16Mi:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5710Z-3A1G16MI:1280 x 800 pixels
- Aspire 7720-1A2G16Mi:1440 x 900 pixels
Processor family
- Aspire 5710Z-3A1G16MI:Intel Pentium Mobile
- Aspire 7720-1A2G16Mi:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Aspire 5710Z-3A1G16MI:T2130
- Aspire 7720-1A2G16Mi:T5250
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5710Z-3A1G16MI:1.86 GHz
- Aspire 7720-1A2G16Mi:1.5 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 5710Z-3A1G16MI:1 MB
- Aspire 7720-1A2G16Mi:2 MB
Processor front side bus
- Aspire 5710Z-3A1G16MI:533 MHz
- Aspire 7720-1A2G16Mi:667 MHz
Processor operating modes
- Aspire 5710Z-3A1G16MI:32-bit
- Aspire 7720-1A2G16Mi:64-bit

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Comparison of Aspire 5710Z-3A1G16MI, Aspire 7720-1A2G16Mi
121 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5710Z-3A1G16MI View product	B Acer Aspire 7720-1A2G16Mi View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Pentium Mobile	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T2130	T5250
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.86 GHz	1.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	533 MHz	667 MHz
Processor socket	Socket 478	Socket 478
Processor lithography	65 nm	65 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium T2000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Yonah	Merom
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	31 W	65, 35
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	151 M	291 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	90 mm²	143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	14	9
ECC supported by processor	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	D0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	1 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	160 GB	160 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
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	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 2300	Intel® GMA X3100
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	0.896 GB	0.128 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel High Definition
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11b/g Wi-Fi	IEEE 802.11a/g/n
Bluetooth	No	No
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in portDiffers	No	Yes
TV-out	Yes	Yes
TV-out type	S-Video	S-Video
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
USB 1.1 ports quantity	0	0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard function keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
Number of keyboard cursor keysKnown for one	89	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Basic	Windows Vista Home Premium
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows Vista Home Basic/Windows Vista Ultimate/Windows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer GridVista Adobe Reader CyberLink PowerProducer Norton Internet Security NTI CD Maker Acer GameZone Microsoft Works 8.5 / Office Home Student 2007	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 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 64Differs	No	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)Differs	Yes	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	30769	30786
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Idle StatesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SL9VZ	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Differs	2800 h	3 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	3.62 kg
WidthDiffers	366 mm	404 mm
DepthDiffers	274 mm	298 mm
HeightDiffers	33.6 mm	43 mm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	No	Yes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wake-on-Ring ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers	V.92	ITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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