Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5738DGZ-4103 vs HP ProBook 6550b Notebook PC

110specifications compared
54differ
56identical
67known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 5738DGZ-4103:Blue
- ProBook 6550b Notebook PC:Black
Processor family
- Aspire 5738DGZ-4103:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
- ProBook 6550b Notebook PC:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire 5738DGZ-4103:T4400
- ProBook 6550b Notebook PC:i5-450M
Processor threads
- Aspire 5738DGZ-4103:2
- ProBook 6550b Notebook PC:4
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5738DGZ-4103:2.2 GHz
- ProBook 6550b Notebook PC:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 5738DGZ-4103:1 MB
- ProBook 6550b Notebook PC:3 MB
Processor cache type
- Aspire 5738DGZ-4103:L2
- ProBook 6550b Notebook PC:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- Aspire 5738DGZ-4103:Socket 478
- ProBook 6550b Notebook PC:Socket 988

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Comparison of Aspire 5738DGZ-4103, ProBook 6550b Notebook PC
177 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5738DGZ-4103 View product	B HP ProBook 6550b Notebook PC View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Blue	Black
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display resolutionKnown for one	1366 x 768 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	T4400	i5-450M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium T4000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Arrandale
Bus typeDiffers	FSB	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R0	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	11	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers	667 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR2-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Total storage capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 4570	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 540v
Graphics card family	AMD	AMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	2.304 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Premier Sound; Integrated stereo speakers; Integrated microphone (dual-microphone array when equipped with optional 2 MP webcam); Touch-sensitive controls
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	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabite Ethernet	Integrated Intel 82577LC Gigabit Network Connection
Wireless technologyDiffers	Wi-Fi	Broadcom 802.11b/g/n; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Wireless Technology
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR	2.1+EDR
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000BASE-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	0	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; 1 eSATA/USB 2.0 Combo; 1 external VGA monitor; 1 DisplayPort; 1 1394a; 1 serial; 1 stereo microphone in; 1 stereo headphone/line-out; 1 AC power; 1 RJ-11 (select models); 1 RJ-45; 1 docking connector; 1 secondary battery connector
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® PM45 Express	Intel® HM57 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Keyboard typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-sized spill-resistant keyboard with drain and separate numeric keypad
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one	11	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
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 TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	40739	49022
Processor codeDiffers	SLGJL	SLBTZ
Processor package sizeDiffers	35 x 35 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	4400 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	3.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	48.8 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Security management descriptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP ProtectTools Security Manager; Enhanced Pre-Boot Security; HP SpareKey; One-Step Logon; Setup Password; TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip; TPM Enhanced DriveLock; HP Disk Sanitizer; Lock slot; Support for Computrace LoJack Pro for HP ProtectTools
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °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	2.8 kg	2.51 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	371.4 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	248 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.6 cm	3.48 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	371.4 X 248 X 34.8 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Weight varies by configuration and component. Starting at 5.5 lb
Height (rear)Known for one	3.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 GB 7200 rpm SATA II
Storage drive controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SED SATA II (7200 rpm) SATA II (7200 rpm)
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6-cell (55 WHr) Li-Ion
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 GB
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90W HP AC Adapter; HP Fast Charge
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
Manageability featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP 3D DriveGuard
Expansion slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 Express Card/54; 1 Media Card Reader An optional Integrated Smart Card Reader is available and replaces the ExpressCard/54 (or ExpressCard/34) slot.
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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