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Product comparison · 2 laptops

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

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

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Blue
    • Black
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • T4400
    • i5-450M
  • Processor threads
    • 2
    • 4
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.2 GHz
    • 2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 1 MB
    • 3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • L2
    • Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • Socket 478
    • Socket 988

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Acer

Aspire 5738DGZ-4103View product
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HP

ProBook 6550b Notebook PCView product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlueBlack
Country of originKnown for oneChina
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Display resolutionKnown for one1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 ms
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium® Dual-CoreIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersT4400i5-450M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one4.8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium T4000 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersR0K0
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1118
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers667 MHz1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one8 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one500 GB
Total storage capacityKnown for one320 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 4570AMD Mobility Radeon HD 540v
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2.304 GB
Audioidentical
Audio includedKnown for oneHP 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 one2
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabite EthernetIntegrated Intel 82577LC Gigabit Network Connection
Wireless technologyDiffersWi-FiBroadcom 802.11b/g/n; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Wireless Technology
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
I/O portsKnown for one3 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 oneYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® PM45 ExpressIntel® HM57 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY
Keyboard typeKnown for oneFull-sized spill-resistant keyboard with drain and separate numeric keypad
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpad
Keyboard function keysKnown for one11
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 7
Processor special features15 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4073949022
Processor codeDiffersSLGJLSLBTZ
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one3 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for one3.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one48.8 W
Securityidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for oneHP 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 oneBIOS, HDD
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.51 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm371.4 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm248 mm
Height (front)Differs2.6 cm3.48 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one371.4 X 248 X 34.8 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for oneWeight varies by configuration and component. Starting at 5.5 lb
Height (rear)Known for one3.7 cm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one320 GB 7200 rpm SATA II
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneSED SATA II (7200 rpm) SATA II (7200 rpm)
Other features1 differ
Battery typeKnown for one6-cell (55 WHr) Li-Ion
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one250 GB
Power requirementsKnown for one90W HP AC Adapter; HP Fast Charge
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise
Manageability featuresKnown for oneHP 3D DriveGuard
Expansion slotsKnown for one1 Express Card/54; 1 Media Card Reader An optional Integrated Smart Card Reader is available and replaces the ExpressCard/54 (or ExpressCard/34) slot.
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MP
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes

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