Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5745G-726G64Mn vs HP EliteBook 8740w + AJ359AA

114specifications compared
56differ
58identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5745G-726G64Mn:39.6 cm (15.6")
- EliteBook 8740w + AJ359AA:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5745G-726G64Mn:1366 x 768 pixels
- EliteBook 8740w + AJ359AA:1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire 5745G-726G64Mn:16:9
- EliteBook 8740w + AJ359AA:16:10
Processor model
- Aspire 5745G-726G64Mn:i7-720QM
- EliteBook 8740w + AJ359AA:i7-620M
Processor cores
- Aspire 5745G-726G64Mn:4
- EliteBook 8740w + AJ359AA:2
Processor threads
- Aspire 5745G-726G64Mn:8
- EliteBook 8740w + AJ359AA:4
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire 5745G-726G64Mn:2.8 GHz
- EliteBook 8740w + AJ359AA:3.33 GHz
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5745G-726G64Mn:1.6 GHz
- EliteBook 8740w + AJ359AA:2.66 GHz

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Comparison of Aspire 5745G-726G64Mn, EliteBook 8740w + AJ359AA
157 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5745G-726G64Mn View product	B HP EliteBook 8740w + AJ359AA View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-720QM	i7-620M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	3.33 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.66 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	B1	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	774 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	296 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	12	20
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330	NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2800M
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.024 GB
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile network generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3G
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Wireless technologyKnown for one	802.11 b/g/n	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® QM57 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Trial softwareKnown for one	- McAfee Internet Security Suite - Microsoft Works + Office Home & Student 2007 Trial	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	- Acer Backup Manager - Acer eRecovery Manager - Acer Launch Manager - Adobe Reader - Adobe Flash Player - eSobi - Google Toolbar - NTI Media Maker - MyWinLocker - Oberon GameZone - WildTangent	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	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)Differs	Yes	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43122	43560
Processor codeDiffers	SLBLY	SLBPE
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery life (max)	3.5 h	3.5 h
Battery capacityKnown for one	48.8 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	90 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	3.57 kg
WidthDiffers	379 mm	397.5 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	285.5 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.59 cm	3.65 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	3.29 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers	ITU V.92	V.92
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
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
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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