Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5740G-524G64MN vs Lenovo ThinkPad T410s + ThinkPlus L45

120specifications compared
18differ
102identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
- ThinkPad T410s + ThinkPlus L45:35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:1366 x 768 pixels
- ThinkPad T410s + ThinkPlus L45:1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:16:9
- ThinkPad T410s + ThinkPlus L45:16:10
Total storage capacity
- Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:640 GB
- ThinkPad T410s + ThinkPlus L45:128 GB
Compatible memory cards
- Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
- ThinkPad T410s + ThinkPlus L45:MMC, SD, SDHC
Discrete graphics card model
- Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650
- ThinkPad T410s + ThinkPlus L45:Intel GMA 5700MHD
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:4
- ThinkPad T410s + ThinkPlus L45:3
HDMI ports quantity
- Aspire 5740G-524G64MN:1
- ThinkPad T410s + ThinkPlus L45:0

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Comparison of Aspire 5740G-524G64MN, ThinkPad T410s + ThinkPlus L45
155 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5740G-524G64MN View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T410s + ThinkPlus L45 View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model	i5-520M	i5-520M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	2.93 GHz	2.93 GHz
Processor frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 956	BGA 956
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i5-500 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C2	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	18	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	128 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650	Intel GMA 5700MHD
Graphics card familyKnown for one	AMD	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	500 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	766 MHz	766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.024 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Dolby-optimized surround sound	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Mobile network connection	Yes	Yes
Mobile network generation	3G	3G
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR	2.1+EDR
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11a/g/n
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	0
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
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM55 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Trial softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Works Office Home & Student 2007 McAfee Internet Security Suite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	Yes	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	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 Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	36 bit	36 bit
Processor ARK ID	47341	47341
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	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	3.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	48.8 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Kensington	IBM
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	1.77 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	337 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	241 mm
HeightKnown for one	37 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.11 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.59 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkPad UltraNav

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