Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 7745G-434G50BN vs Acer Aspire 8943G-5454G32Mnss

120specifications compared
29differ
91identical
67known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 7745G-434G50BN:Black
- Aspire 8943G-5454G32Mnss:Black, Silver
Display diagonal
- Aspire 7745G-434G50BN:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Aspire 8943G-5454G32Mnss:46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolution
- Aspire 7745G-434G50BN:1600 x 900 pixels
- Aspire 8943G-5454G32Mnss:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor model
- Aspire 7745G-434G50BN:i5-430M
- Aspire 8943G-5454G32Mnss:i5-450M
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire 7745G-434G50BN:2.53 GHz
- Aspire 8943G-5454G32Mnss:2.66 GHz
Processor frequency
- Aspire 7745G-434G50BN:2.26 GHz
- Aspire 8943G-5454G32Mnss:2.4 GHz
System bus rate
- Aspire 7745G-434G50BN:2.5 GT/s
- Aspire 8943G-5454G32Mnss:4.8 GT/s
Processor socket
- Aspire 7745G-434G50BN:BGA 1288
- Aspire 8943G-5454G32Mnss:Socket 988

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Comparison of Aspire 7745G-434G50BN, Aspire 8943G-5454G32Mnss
187 specifications	A Acer Aspire 7745G-434G50BN View product	B Acer Aspire 8943G-5454G32Mnss View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 cd/m²
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-430M	i5-450M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.26 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	2.5 GT/s	4.8 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C2	K0
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	17	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 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)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD-RW
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850	AMD Radeon HD 5650
Graphics card family	AMD	AMD
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)	766 MHz	766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memory	1.024 GB	1.024 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Dolby	High Definition Audio
Audio system full duplexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcam	No	No
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
DVD-R read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speedKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
BD-R read speedKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
BD-R write speedKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
BD-R Dual Layer write speedKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
BD-RE read speedKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
BD-RE write speedKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
BD-ROM read speedKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 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
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	0
TV-in port	No	No
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad + Scroll zone
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareDiffers	- Acer Backup Manager - Acer ePower Management - Acer eRecovery Management - Acer PowerSmart Manager - Adobe Flash Player 10 - Adobe Reader 9.1 - eSobi - Google Setup - Google Toolbar - Microsoft Office Personal 2007 (Service Pack 2) (Japan) - Microsoft Office Trial1 (Service Pack 2) - Microsoft Wor	Acer Backup Manager Acer ePower Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer PowerSmart Manager Adobe Flash Player 10 Adobe Reader 9.1 eSobi Google Setup Google Toolbar Norton Online Backup Acer Bio-Protection Acer Arcade Deluxe Acer InstantOn Arcade NTI Media Maker Acer Crystal Eye Acer Video Conferen
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Works Office Home & Student 2007 Microsoft Office Starter 2010 McAfee Internet Security Suite
Processor special features4 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 CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	Yes	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43537	49022
Processor codeDiffers	SLBPM	SLBTZ
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	9	8
Battery capacityDiffers	4400 mAh	4800 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	2.5 h	3 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	71 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.25 kg	4.6 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	410 x 286 x 35 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	440 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	295 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.38 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Bag includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	No	Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC/DC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM55 Express

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