Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5741G-438G64MN vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD

108specifications compared
53differ
55identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire 5741G-438G64MN has 2 more processor threads than the Lenovo ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD (4 vs 2). The Lenovo ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD has 0.27 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Aspire 5741G-438G64MN (2.53 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD has 13 nm more processor lithography than the Acer Aspire 5741G-438G64MN (45 nm vs 32 nm). Only the Lenovo ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD has docking connector. Only the Lenovo ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD has ExpressCard slot.

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5741G-438G64MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
- ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5741G-438G64MN:1366 x 768 pixels
- ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire 5741G-438G64MN:16:9
- ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:16:10
Processor family
- Aspire 5741G-438G64MN:Intel® Core™ i5
- ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Aspire 5741G-438G64MN:i5-430M
- ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:P8700
Processor threads
- Aspire 5741G-438G64MN:4
- ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:2
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5741G-438G64MN:2.26 GHz
- ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:2.53 GHz
Processor cache type
- Aspire 5741G-438G64MN:Smart Cache
- ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:L2

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Comparison of Aspire 5741G-438G64MN, ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD
153 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5741G-438G64MN View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T500 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display brightnessKnown for one	220 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor generationKnown for one	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-430M	P8700
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.53 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.26 GHz	2.53 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	2.5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	Socket 479
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Penryn
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	FSB
SteppingDiffers	C2	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	25 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	17	9.5
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	250 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA GeForce 320M	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	766 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	Conexant CX20561-12Z
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 a/b/g/n	IEEE 802.11a/g/n
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile network generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3G
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	0	1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM55 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	AZERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkPad UltraNav
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Trial softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Works with Office Home and Student 2007 McAfee Internet Security Suite 2009	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Backup Manager Acer eRecovery Manager Acer Crystal Eye Adobe Reader Adobe Flash Player Norton Online Backup eSobi Google Toolbar NTI Media Maker MyWinLocker Oberon GameZone WildTangent	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43537	37006
Processor codeDiffers	SLBPM	SLGFE
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	35 x 35 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityKnown for one	4400 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs	4 h	6.3 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Kensington	IBM
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.63 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	357.5 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	255 mm
HeightDiffers	34 mm	33.5 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	381 x 253 x 34 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	V.90
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business

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