Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5738-653G50MN vs Acer TravelMate 5730-654G64Mn

117specifications compared
24differ
93identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 5730-654G64Mn has 1 GB more internal memory than the Acer Aspire 5738-653G50MN (4 GB vs 3 GB). The Acer Aspire 5738-653G50MN has 399 MHz more memory clock speed than the Acer TravelMate 5730-654G64Mn (1066 MHz vs 667 MHz). The Acer Aspire 5738-653G50MN has 4 GB more maximum internal memory than the Acer TravelMate 5730-654G64Mn (8 GB vs 4 GB). Only the Acer TravelMate 5730-654G64Mn has docking connector. Only the Acer TravelMate 5730-654G64Mn has ExpressCard slot.

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5738-653G50MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
- TravelMate 5730-654G64Mn:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5738-653G50MN:1366 x 768 pixels
- TravelMate 5730-654G64Mn:1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire 5738-653G50MN:16:9
- TravelMate 5730-654G64Mn:16:10
Internal memory
- Aspire 5738-653G50MN:3 GB
- TravelMate 5730-654G64Mn:4 GB
Internal memory type
- Aspire 5738-653G50MN:DDR3-SDRAM
- TravelMate 5730-654G64Mn:DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speed
- Aspire 5738-653G50MN:1066 MHz
- TravelMate 5730-654G64Mn:667 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)
- Aspire 5738-653G50MN:1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
- TravelMate 5730-654G64Mn:2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory
- Aspire 5738-653G50MN:8 GB
- TravelMate 5730-654G64Mn:4 GB

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Comparison of Aspire 5738-653G50MN, TravelMate 5730-654G64Mn
129 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5738-653G50MN View product	B Acer TravelMate 5730-654G64Mn View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	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
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model	T6570	T6570
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequency	2.1 GHz	2.1 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socket	Socket 478	Socket 478
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	32-bit, 64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	667 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	640 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memory	0.0625 GB	0.0625 GB
Maximum graphics card memory	1.759 GB	1.759 GB
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP	0.3 MP
Networkidentical
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technology	802.11 b/g/n	802.11 b/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
HDMI ports quantity	1	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 connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	0	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	No	Type II
SmartCard slot	No	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
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® GM45 Express	Intel® GM45 Express
Software3 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Trial softwareDiffers	-McAfee Internet Security Suite. -Microsoft Works + Office Home & Student 2007 (Service Pack 1)	-McAfee Internet Security Suite.
Bundled softwareDiffers	-Acer Arcade Deluxe. -Acer Backup Manager. -Acer eRecovery Manager. -Acer PowerSmart Manager. -Acer Crystal Eye. -Acer GridVista. -Acer Game Console. -Acer GameZone. -Adobe Flash Player. -Google Toolbar. -Google Desktop. -Adobe Reader. -NTI Media Maker.	-Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity, ePower, eRecovery, eSettings Management). -Acer Crystal Eye. -Acer GridVista. -Acer Launch Manager. -Adobe Reader. -Corel WinDVD. -NTI CD Maker / NTI Shadow. -Microsoft Office Ready 2007.
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP Professional
Processor special featuresidentical
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 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)	Yes	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 ID	42841	42841
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery capacityDiffers	48.8 Wh	71 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	3 h	5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	3.02 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	360 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	267 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.6 cm	3.03 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.7 cm	4.3 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-Wi-Fi. -ACPI 3.0. -Mobile PC 2002. -DMI 2.0. -TCG 1.2.

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