Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5738Z-433G16MN vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (20828WG)

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  • 110specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 69identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5738Z-433G16MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5738Z-433G16MN:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire 5738Z-433G16MN:16:9
    • ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):16:10
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5738Z-433G16MN:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
    • ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5738Z-433G16MN:T4300
    • ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):P8700
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5738Z-433G16MN:2.1 GHz
    • ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):2.53 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5738Z-433G16MN:1 MB
    • ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):3 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • Aspire 5738Z-433G16MN:800 MHz
    • ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):1066 MHz

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Comparison of Aspire 5738Z-433G16MN, ThinkPad T500 (20828WG)
146 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium® Dual-CoreIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersT4300P8700
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478Socket 479
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium T4000 Series for MobileIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W25 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs10.59.5
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers160 GB320 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers0.0625 GB0.25 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.759 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioConexant CX20561-12Z
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 b/g/nIntel 5300AGN
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® GL40 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home BasicWindows Vista Business
Trial softwareDiffers-McAfee Internet Security Suite -Microsoft Works + Office Home & Student 2007 (Service Pack 1)Microsoft Office 2007
Bundled softwareKnown for one-Acer Arcade Deluxe -Acer Backup Manager -Acer eRecovery Manager -Acer PowerSmart Manager -Acer Crystal Eye -Acer GridVista -Acer Launch Manager -Acer GameZone -Acer Game Console -Adobe Flash Player -Adobe Reader -Google Toolbar -Google Desktop -NTI Media MakerUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3725337006
Processor codeDiffersSLGJMSLGFE
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one48.8 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs3 h9.4 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.63 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm357.5 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm255 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.5 mm
Other features1 differ
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeDiffersITU V.9256K V.90
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY

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