Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5942G-728G64BN vs HP Pavilion dv7-3100eb

115specifications compared
51differ
64identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Pavilion dv7-3100eb:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:1366 x 768 pixels
- Pavilion dv7-3100eb:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor family
- Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:Intel® Core™ i7
- Pavilion dv7-3100eb:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:Intel® Core™ i7
- Pavilion dv7-3100eb:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:i7-720QM
- Pavilion dv7-3100eb:i5-430M
Processor cores
- Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:4
- Pavilion dv7-3100eb:2
Processor threads
- Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:8
- Pavilion dv7-3100eb:4
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire 5942G-728G64BN:2.8 GHz
- Pavilion dv7-3100eb:2.53 GHz

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Comparison of Aspire 5942G-728G64BN, Pavilion dv7-3100eb
151 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5942G-728G64BN View product	B HP Pavilion dv7-3100eb View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
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
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
Processor19 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-720QM	i5-430M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.26 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 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 i5-400 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	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Storage mediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 5650	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 230M
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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	2.815 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	High Definition Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 b/g/n	IEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
eSATA ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM55 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for one	-McAfee Internet Security Suite. -Microsoft Works 9.0 + Office Home & Student 2007.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	-Acer Arcade Deluxe. -Acer InstantOn Arcade. -Acer Bio-Protection. -Acer Crystal Eye. -Acer GridVista. -Acer Launch Manager. -Acer Backup Manager. -Acer PowerSmart Manager. -Acer Recovery Management. -Acer GameZone. -Acer Video Conference Manager. -Adobe Reader. -NTI Media Maker.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
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 TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
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® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43122	43537
Processor codeDiffers	SLBLY	SLBPM
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	8	8
Battery capacityKnown for one	71 Wh	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	90 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	3.52 kg
WidthDiffers	382 mm	412.6 mm
DepthDiffers	274 mm	277 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.6 cm	3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.95 cm	4.32 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner typeKnown for one	Integrated	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad

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