Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5740-332G25Mn vs Acer Aspire 8942G-526G64Bi

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 83identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5740-332G25Mn:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Aspire 8942G-526G64Bi:46.7 cm (18.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5740-332G25Mn:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Aspire 8942G-526G64Bi:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5740-332G25Mn:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Aspire 8942G-526G64Bi:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 5740-332G25Mn:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Aspire 8942G-526G64Bi:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5740-332G25Mn:i3-330M
    • Aspire 8942G-526G64Bi:i5-520M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5740-332G25Mn:2.13 GHz
    • Aspire 8942G-526G64Bi:2.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 5740-332G25Mn:BGA 1288
    • Aspire 8942G-526G64Bi:BGA 956
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Aspire 5740-332G25Mn:16
    • Aspire 8942G-526G64Bi:18

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Comparison of Aspire 5740-332G25Mn, Aspire 8942G-526G64Bi
147 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 ms
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-330Mi5-520M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.13 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288BGA 956
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1618
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.93 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 GB1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB640 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MHDAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz766 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 b/g/nIEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers45
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Software1 differ
Trial softwareKnown for one-McAfee Internet Security Suite, -Microsoft Works + Office Home & Student 2007.Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffers-Acer Arcade Deluxe, -Acer Backup Manager, -Acer eRecovery Manager, -Acer Crystal Eye, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Launch Manager, -Adobe Reader, -Adobe Flash Player, -EarthLink, -eSobi, -Google Toolbar, -NTI Media Maker, -MyWinLocker, -NetZero, -Oberon GameZone, -WildTangent.Acer Arcade Deluxe, Acer InstantOn Arcade, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Acer Backup Manager, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Acer eRecovery Management, Acer GameZone, Acer Video Conference Manager, Adobe Reader, NTI Media Maker
Processor special features8 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4766347341
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBNFUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityKnown for one48.8 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs4 h3 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg4.6 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm440 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm295 mm
Height (front)Differs2.6 cm3.1 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.7 cm4.38 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersNoYes
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneITU V.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad

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