Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5943G-728G64WN vs Acer Aspire 8943G-724G1TMN

129specifications compared
18differ
111identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5943G-728G64WN:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Aspire 8943G-724G1TMN:46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5943G-728G64WN:1366 x 768 pixels
- Aspire 8943G-724G1TMN:1920 x 1080 pixels
Display brightness
- Aspire 5943G-728G64WN:200 cd/m²
- Aspire 8943G-724G1TMN:220 cd/m²
Internal memory
- Aspire 5943G-728G64WN:8 GB
- Aspire 8943G-724G1TMN:4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)
- Aspire 5943G-728G64WN:4 x 2 GB
- Aspire 8943G-724G1TMN:2 x 2 GB
Total storage capacity
- Aspire 5943G-728G64WN:640 GB
- Aspire 8943G-724G1TMN:1 TB
Bluetooth version
- Aspire 5943G-728G64WN:3.0+HS
- Aspire 8943G-724G1TMN:2.1+EDR
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- Aspire 5943G-728G64WN:4
- Aspire 8943G-724G1TMN:5

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Comparison of Aspire 5943G-728G64WN, Aspire 8943G-724G1TMN
149 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5943G-728G64WN View product	B Acer Aspire 8943G-724G1TMN View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessDiffers	200 cd/m²	220 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 ms
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model	i7-720QM	i7-720QM
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	8	8
Processor boost frequency	2.8 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor frequency	1.6 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Clarksfield	Clarksfield
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	B1	B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W	45 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	774 M	774 M
Processing Die size	296 mm²	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	12	12
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 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)Differs	4 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi DL
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850
Graphics card familyKnown for one	AMD	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwoofer	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	3.0+HS	2.1+EDR
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11 b/g/n
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	5
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	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
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) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
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
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special featuresidentical
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 Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
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)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
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 ID	43122	43122
Processor code	SLBLY	SLBLY
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.2	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cells	8	8
Battery capacityDiffers	83 Wh	71 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	3.4 h	3 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	120 W	120 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.3 kg	4.6 kg
WidthDiffers	382 mm	440 mm
DepthDiffers	269 mm	295 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.4 cm	3.1 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.94 cm	4.38 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	No	Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner typeKnown for one	DVB-T	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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