Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5720ZG-3A1G16Mi vs Acer TravelMate 5720-812G25Mn

116specifications compared
34differ
82identical
7known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 5720-812G25Mn has 0.37 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Aspire 5720ZG-3A1G16Mi (2.1 GHz vs 1.73 GHz). The Acer TravelMate 5720-812G25Mn has 2 MB more processor cache than the Acer Aspire 5720ZG-3A1G16Mi (3 MB vs 1 MB). The Acer TravelMate 5720-812G25Mn has 267 MHz more processor front side bus than the Acer Aspire 5720ZG-3A1G16Mi (800 MHz vs 533 MHz). Only the Acer Aspire 5720ZG-3A1G16Mi has DVI port. Only the Acer Aspire 5720ZG-3A1G16Mi has S/PDIF out port.

Processor family
- Aspire 5720ZG-3A1G16Mi:Intel® Pentium®
- TravelMate 5720-812G25Mn:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Aspire 5720ZG-3A1G16Mi:T2370
- TravelMate 5720-812G25Mn:T8100
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5720ZG-3A1G16Mi:1.73 GHz
- TravelMate 5720-812G25Mn:2.1 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 5720ZG-3A1G16Mi:1 MB
- TravelMate 5720-812G25Mn:3 MB
Processor front side bus
- Aspire 5720ZG-3A1G16Mi:533 MHz
- TravelMate 5720-812G25Mn:800 MHz
Processor socket
- Aspire 5720ZG-3A1G16Mi:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
- TravelMate 5720-812G25Mn:Socket 478
Processor lithography
- Aspire 5720ZG-3A1G16Mi:65 nm
- TravelMate 5720-812G25Mn:45 nm
Processor codename
- Aspire 5720ZG-3A1G16Mi:Merom
- TravelMate 5720-812G25Mn:Penryn

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Comparison of Aspire 5720ZG-3A1G16Mi, TravelMate 5720-812G25Mn
123 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5720ZG-3A1G16Mi View product	B Acer TravelMate 5720-812G25Mn View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
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
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T2370	T8100
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.73 GHz	2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	533 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 3647 (Socket P)	Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers	65 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium T2000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core 2 Duo T8000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Merom	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	M0	M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	291 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	143 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	13	10.5
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	1 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 GB	2 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	160 GB	250 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD±RW	DVD±RW
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS	Intel® GMA X3100
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Network1 differ
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g	IEEE 802.11a/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.0+EDR	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	0	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	No	Type II
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel GL960 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard function keys	12	12
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux	Windows Vista Business
Bundled softwareDiffers	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, Acer GameZone, Adobe Reader, CyberLink PowerProducer, NTI CD Maker	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings, ePerformance Management), Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, Cyberlink PowerDVD, NTI CD Maker / NTI Shadow, Norton Internet Security, Microsoft Office Ready 200
Processor special features4 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 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
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	No	Yes
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	34445	33916
Processor codeDiffers	SLA4J	SLAVJ
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	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	3.02 kg
WidthDiffers	366 mm	360 mm
DepthDiffers	274 mm	267 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.36 cm	3.03 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.26 cm	4.3 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-Ring ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem type	ITU V.92	ITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP

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