Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 7745G-726G1TMn vs HP EliteBook WS272AW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1)

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

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 7745G-726G1TMn:43.9 cm (17.3")
- EliteBook WS272AW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolution
- Aspire 7745G-726G1TMn:1600 x 900 pixels
- EliteBook WS272AW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire 7745G-726G1TMn:16:9
- EliteBook WS272AW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):16:10
Processor family
- Aspire 7745G-726G1TMn:Intel® Core™ i7
- EliteBook WS272AW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Aspire 7745G-726G1TMn:Intel® Core™ i7
- EliteBook WS272AW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire 7745G-726G1TMn:i7-720QM
- EliteBook WS272AW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-540M
Processor cores
- Aspire 7745G-726G1TMn:4
- EliteBook WS272AW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):2
Processor threads
- Aspire 7745G-726G1TMn:8
- EliteBook WS272AW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):4

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Comparison of Aspire 7745G-726G1TMn, WS272AW
183 specifications	A Acer Aspire 7745G-726G1TMn View product	B HP EliteBook WS272AW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1) Model WS272AW View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Silver
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Convertible (Swivel)
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	220 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-720QM	i5-540M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	3.07 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 956
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Arrandale
SteppingDiffers	B1	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	774 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	296 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	12	19
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	2 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	3 x 2 GB	1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	160 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	160 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850	Not available
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	766 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HD
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
SpeakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stereo
Audio includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network2 differ
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit LAN, WLAN
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Wireless technologyKnown for one	802.11 b/g/n	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
TV-in portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32-bit
Processor special features12 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	Yes	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43122	43544
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	SSE4.1/4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SLBLY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers	48.8 Wh	44 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	2.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeDiffers	BIOS	Yes
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.25 kg	1.72 kg
WidthDiffers	410 mm	241 mm
DepthDiffers	286 mm	212 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	4.15 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 GB
Volume controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Digital
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 Kbit/s
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source

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