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Acer Aspire 7740G-438G64Mn vs Acer Aspire 8942G-334G64Mn

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 103identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire 7740G-438G64Mn has 0.13 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Aspire 8942G-334G64Mn (2.26 GHz vs 2.13 GHz). The Acer Aspire 7740G-438G64Mn has 1 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Acer Aspire 8942G-334G64Mn (17 vs 16). The Acer Aspire 7740G-438G64Mn has 4 GB more internal memory than the Acer Aspire 8942G-334G64Mn (8 GB vs 4 GB). Only the Acer Aspire 8942G-334G64Mn has Bluetooth. Only the Acer Aspire 8942G-334G64Mn has ExpressCard slot.

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 7740G-438G64Mn:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Aspire 8942G-334G64Mn:46.7 cm (18.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 7740G-438G64Mn:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Aspire 8942G-334G64Mn:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 7740G-438G64Mn:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Aspire 8942G-334G64Mn:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire 7740G-438G64Mn:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Aspire 8942G-334G64Mn:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 7740G-438G64Mn:i5-430M
    • Aspire 8942G-334G64Mn:i3-330M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 7740G-438G64Mn:2.26 GHz
    • Aspire 8942G-334G64Mn:2.13 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Aspire 7740G-438G64Mn:17
    • Aspire 8942G-334G64Mn:16
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 7740G-438G64Mn:8 GB
    • Aspire 8942G-334G64Mn:4 GB

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Comparison of Aspire 7740G-438G64Mn, Aspire 8942G-334G64Mn
147 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor6 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i53rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-430Mi3-330M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.53 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz2.13 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1716
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz667 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 b/g/n802.11 a/b/g/n
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers45
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Trial softwareDiffersMcAfee Internet Security Suite. CyberLink PowerDirector. Microsoft Works 9 + Office Home & Student 2007 (Service Pack 1).McAfee Internet Security Suite, Microsoft Works + Office Home & Student 2007.
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Arcade Deluxe. Acer Crystal Eye. Acer GridVista. Acer GameZone. Acer Backup Manager. Acer Launch Manager. Acer eRecovery Management. Acer PowerSmart Manager. Adobe Reader. NTI Media Maker.Microsoft Windows Live Essentials.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, Microsoft Windows Live Essentia
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers4353747663
Processor codeDiffersSLBPMSLBNF
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityDiffers48.8 Wh71 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.2 kg4.6 kg
WidthDiffers411 mm440 mm
DepthDiffers274 mm295 mm
Height (front)Differs4 cm3.1 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.5 cm4.38 cm
Other features1 differ
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneITU V.92Unknown — not stated by the source

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