Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5735Z-324G25MN vs HP Compaq 2230s Notebook PC

82specifications compared
28differ
54identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5735Z-324G25MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5735Z-324G25MN:1366 x 768 pixels
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire 5735Z-324G25MN:16:9
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:16:10
Processor family
- Aspire 5735Z-324G25MN:Intel® Pentium®
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Aspire 5735Z-324G25MN:T3200
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:T5870
Processor cache
- Aspire 5735Z-324G25MN:1 MB
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:2 MB
Processor front side bus
- Aspire 5735Z-324G25MN:667 MHz
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:800 MHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Aspire 5735Z-324G25MN:12
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:10

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Comparison of Aspire 5735Z-324G25MN, Compaq 2230s Notebook PC
124 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5735Z-324G25MN View product	B HP Compaq 2230s Notebook PC View product
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
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
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T3200	T5870
Processor cores	2	2
Processor frequency	2 GHz	2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	667 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socket	LGA 3647 (Socket P)	LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithography	65 nm	65 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	M0	M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	291 M	291 M
Processing Die size	143 mm²	143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	12	10
Processor threadsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Merom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	FSB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	160 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X3100	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.384 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Audio includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g/n	Intel 802.11a/b/g/n mini-pci card, Bluetooth, Y
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
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 slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, VGA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® GL40 Express	Intel® GM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-sized
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Business
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eAudio, ePower, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer Arcade Deluxe featuring Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Acer GameZone, Adobe Reader, NTI Media Maker	HP Recovery Manager (Vista Only), Roxio Creator Business 10
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Genuine Windows XP Professional, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
Processor special features2 differ
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37160	37034
Processor codeDiffers	SLAVG	SLAZR
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 x 35 mm
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 h
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Security management descriptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	McAfee Security Solution, Kensington Lock slot
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	-10 - 65 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 80 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	1.68 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	294 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	226 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.5 cm	2.8 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	294 x 226 x 28 mm
Height (rear)Known for one	3.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel GMA 4500MHD
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11 a/b/g/n
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	External 65W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 4-cell (37 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers	ITU V.92	V.92
Docking solutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (sold separately)
Expansion slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Slots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/34 slot, 1 Secure Digital slot
Protection toolsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP ProtectTools, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Enhanced Drive Lock, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, HP Spare Key, HP Disk Sanitizer
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
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
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source

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