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Acer Aspire 7745G-724G64BN vs HP EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)

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  • 115specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 61identical
  • 68known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire 7745G-724G64BN:Black
    • EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 7745G-724G64BN:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):30.7 cm (12.1")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 7745G-724G64BN:1600 x 900 pixels
    • EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire 7745G-724G64BN:16:9
    • EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):16:10
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 7745G-724G64BN:i7-720QM
    • EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):i7-640LM
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 7745G-724G64BN:4
    • EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):2
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 7745G-724G64BN:8
    • EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire 7745G-724G64BN:2.8 GHz
    • EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):2.93 GHz

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Comparison of Aspire 7745G-724G64BN, EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)
183 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-720QMi7-640LM
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.13 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB4 MB
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldArrandale
SteppingDiffersB1C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W25 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1216
Processor technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 GB
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 GB
Total storage capacityKnown for one640 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 5850Intel® HD Graphics
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDIntel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source266 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source566 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh definition audio; Integrated dual-microphone array; Integrated speakers; Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute Combo headphone/microphone jack
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit LANIntegrated Intel Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 NIC)
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel 802.11a/b/g/n; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless Technology
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIncluding one powered USB 2.0 port; Fourth USB 2.0 port available on configurations with 2.5-inch hard drive 3 USB 2.0; 1 1394a; 1 AC power; 1 combo stereo headphone/mic jack; 1 DisplayPort; 1 docking connector; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 VGA-in
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® QM57 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSpill-resistant keyboard with drains; HP DuraKeys; HP Night Light shines directly on keyboard for low-light conditions
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGenuine Windows Vista Business 64; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 64; Genuine Windows 7 Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows 7 Enterprise 64; Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 32; Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 64; SuSE Linux Enterprise 10
Processor special features12 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4312243563
Processor codeDiffersSLBLYSLBMK
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mmBGA 34 x 28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one2.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ProtectTools Security Manager; Integrated Smart Card Reader; Enhanced Pre-Boot Security; HP SpareKey; One-Step Logon; Setup Password; DriveLock Password; TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip; TPM Enhanced DriveLock; HP Disk Sanitizer; Kensington Lock slot; Support for Computrace LoJack Pro for HP Prote
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR qualified; EPEAT Gold
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers410 mm282.2 mm
DepthDiffers286 mm213.4 mm
Height (front)Differs3.5 cm2.8 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source282.2 x 213.4 x 28 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWeight varies by configuration and component. Starting at 3.38 lb
WeightKnown for one3.25 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video adapter featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft DirectX 10.1 (Shader Model 4.1) capable
Video card featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HD Graphics
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 GB 5400 rpm SATA II
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II, SATA II (5400 rpm) SATA II (7200 rpm) Solid State Drive
Other features2 differ
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP 6-cell (62 WHr) Lithium-Ion Primary Battery
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 GB
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65W Smart AC adapter; Power cord (1.8 meters, with AC adapter 3.66 meters); HP Fast Charge
Modem typeDiffersV.9230,7 cm (12.1") diagonal LED-backlit WXGA anti-glare (1280 x 800); Ambient Light Sensor
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Manageability featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP 3D DriveGuard; Intel Core i5 with vPro/Intel Core i7 with vPro technology capable
Docking solutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP 2540 Docking Station, HP USB 2.0 Docking Station, HP Essential USB 2.0 Port Replicator, HP Dual Hinge Notebook Stand, HP Display and Notebook Stand, HP Basic Adjustable Stand, HP Adjustable Display Stand, HP Adjustable Dual Display Stand
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 Express Card/34; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 secure digital/MultiMedia card
Multimedia featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio support; Integrated dual-microphone array; Integrated mono speaker; Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute; Combo headphone/mic jack
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersACAC, 2
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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