Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 7740G-334G50MN vs Acer Aspire 8942G-436G1TMN

129specifications compared
33differ
96identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 7740G-334G50MN:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Aspire 8942G-436G1TMN:46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolution
- Aspire 7740G-334G50MN:1600 x 900 pixels
- Aspire 8942G-436G1TMN:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor family
- Aspire 7740G-334G50MN:Intel® Core™ i3
- Aspire 8942G-436G1TMN:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Aspire 7740G-334G50MN:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Aspire 8942G-436G1TMN:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire 7740G-334G50MN:i3-330M
- Aspire 8942G-436G1TMN:i5-430M
Processor frequency
- Aspire 7740G-334G50MN:2.13 GHz
- Aspire 8942G-436G1TMN:2.26 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Aspire 7740G-334G50MN:16
- Aspire 8942G-436G1TMN:17
Internal memory
- Aspire 7740G-334G50MN:4 GB
- Aspire 8942G-436G1TMN:6 GB

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Comparison of Aspire 7740G-334G50MN, Aspire 8942G-436G1TMN
143 specifications	A Acer Aspire 7740G-334G50MN View product	B Acer Aspire 8942G-436G1TMN View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display response rise/fall	8 ms	8 ms
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 cd/m²
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-330M	i5-430M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.13 GHz	2.26 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 1288	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 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)Differs	16	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.53 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 5470	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.512 GB	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)Differs	667 MHz	766 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g/n	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	5
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	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 portDiffers	No	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	Yes	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
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer Arcade Deluxe, Acer GridVista, Acer Backup Manager, Acer Launch Manager, Acer eRecovery Management, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Reader, NTI Media Maker	Acer Arcade Deluxe, Acer InstantOn Arcade, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Acer Backup Manager, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Acer eRecovery Management, Acer GameZone, Acer Video Conference Manager, Adobe Reader, NTI Media Maker
Processor special features3 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
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	No	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)	No	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)	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® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	47663	43537
Processor codeDiffers	SLBNF	SLBPM
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery life (max)Differs	3.5 h	3 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.2 kg	4.6 kg
WidthDiffers	411 mm	440 mm
DepthDiffers	274 mm	295 mm
Height (front)Differs	4 cm	3.1 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.5 cm	4.38 cm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	No	Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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