Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5720 vs Samsung R509-Aura T3200

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  • 82specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 65identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 5720:2 GB
    • R509-Aura T3200:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 5720:250 GB
    • R509-Aura T3200:160 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Aspire 5720:DVD Super Multi
    • R509-Aura T3200:DVD Super Multi DL
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire 5720:NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS
    • R509-Aura T3200:Intel® GMA X4500
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • Aspire 5720:1.024 GB
    • R509-Aura T3200:0.384 GB
  • Front camera resolution (numeric)
    • Aspire 5720:0.3 MP
    • R509-Aura T3200:1.3 MP
  • Wireless technology
    • Aspire 5720:IEEE 802.11b/g/n
    • R509-Aura T3200:802.11 b/g
  • Bluetooth
    • Aspire 5720:No
    • R509-Aura T3200:Yes

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Comparison of Aspire 5720, R509-Aura T3200
120 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
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 brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Pentium®Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelT3200T3200
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequency2 GHz2 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus667 MHz667 MHz
Processor socketLGA 3647 (Socket P)LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithography65 nm65 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameMeromMerom
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingM0M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors291 M291 M
Processing Die size143 mm²143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)1212
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
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB160 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GSIntel® GMA X4500
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers1.024 GB0.384 GB
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.25 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
CD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
DVD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD+R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
Network2 differ
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/g/n802.11 b/g
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersNoType II
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
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Vista Home BasicWindows Vista Home Basic
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office Professional 2007(60)
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAdobe Acrobat Reader Cyberlink DVD Solution Play AVStation Samsung Recovery Solution III McAfee Security Center Samsung MagicDoctor Easy Battery Manager Easy Display Manager Easy Network Manager Easy SpeedUp Manager Samsung Update Plus
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK ID3716037160
Processor codeSLAVGSLAVG
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.68 kg
WidthDiffers366 mm38.5 mm
DepthDiffers274 mm358 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source265 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs366 x 274 x 33.6 mm38.5 x 358 x 265 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.36 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.26 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Internal modemYesYes
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneITU V.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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