Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5720 G-3A2G16Mi vs HP Compaq 8510w Intel® Core™2 Duo T7700 Mobile workstation 39.1 cm (15.4") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 120 GB HDD Windows XP Professional Black, Grey

84specifications compared
23differ
61identical
105known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- Aspire 5720 G-3A2G16Mi:T5450
- Compaq 8510w Intel® Core™2 Duo T7700 Mobile workstation 39.1 cm (15.4") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 120 GB HDD Windows XP Professional Black, Grey:T7700
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5720 G-3A2G16Mi:1.66 GHz
- Compaq 8510w Intel® Core™2 Duo T7700 Mobile workstation 39.1 cm (15.4") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 120 GB HDD Windows XP Professional Black, Grey:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 5720 G-3A2G16Mi:2 MB
- Compaq 8510w Intel® Core™2 Duo T7700 Mobile workstation 39.1 cm (15.4") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 120 GB HDD Windows XP Professional Black, Grey:4 MB
Processor front side bus
- Aspire 5720 G-3A2G16Mi:667 MHz
- Compaq 8510w Intel® Core™2 Duo T7700 Mobile workstation 39.1 cm (15.4") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 120 GB HDD Windows XP Professional Black, Grey:800 MHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Aspire 5720 G-3A2G16Mi:10
- Compaq 8510w Intel® Core™2 Duo T7700 Mobile workstation 39.1 cm (15.4") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 120 GB HDD Windows XP Professional Black, Grey:12
Memory layout (slots x size)
- Aspire 5720 G-3A2G16Mi:2 x 1 GB
- Compaq 8510w Intel® Core™2 Duo T7700 Mobile workstation 39.1 cm (15.4") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 120 GB HDD Windows XP Professional Black, Grey:1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory
- Aspire 5720 G-3A2G16Mi:2 GB
- Compaq 8510w Intel® Core™2 Duo T7700 Mobile workstation 39.1 cm (15.4") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 120 GB HDD Windows XP Professional Black, Grey:4 GB
Total storage capacity
- Aspire 5720 G-3A2G16Mi:160 GB
- Compaq 8510w Intel® Core™2 Duo T7700 Mobile workstation 39.1 cm (15.4") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 120 GB HDD Windows XP Professional Black, Grey:120 GB

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Comparison of Aspire 5720 G-3A2G16Mi, 8510w
189 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5720 G-3A2G16Mi View product	B HP Compaq 8510w Intel® Core™2 Duo T7700 Mobile workstation 39.1 cm (15.4") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 120 GB HDD Windows XP Professional Black, Grey Model 8510w View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mobile workstation
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black, Grey
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Clamshell
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Displayidentical
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Display resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 800 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	220 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffers	T5450	T7700
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.66 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	4 MB
Processor front side busDiffers	667 MHz	800 MHz
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T7000 Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	10	12
SteppingKnown for one	M0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one	1.075 - 1.175 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 1 GB	1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	160 GB	120 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD±RW
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HD
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Disc types supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CD, DVD
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	54 Mbit/s
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0+EDR
WWANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not installed
Data networkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
4G LTEKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	IEEE 802.11a/b/g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	0	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	No	Type II
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
TV-in portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-out typeKnown for one	S-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard function keysKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows XP Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, eAudio, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch manager, Acer Arcade / Arcade Deluxe + DV Wizard, VideoMagician, DVDivine, Acer GameZone, Adobe Reader, CyberLink PowerProducer, NTI CD Maker	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	30787	29762
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	73 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	2.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 3050 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 4570 m
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Infrared data portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	2.9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	366 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	274 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	43 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	366 x 274 x 43 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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