Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 8530G-654G64Bn vs Acer TravelMate TM5740G-528G64N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M

66specifications compared
25differ
41identical
94known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 8530G-654G64Bn:Black, Blue
- TravelMate TM5740G-528G64N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Black
Display diagonal
- Aspire 8530G-654G64Bn:46.7 cm (18.4")
- TravelMate TM5740G-528G64N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire 8530G-654G64Bn:1680 x 945 pixels
- TravelMate TM5740G-528G64N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor model
- Aspire 8530G-654G64Bn:QL-65
- TravelMate TM5740G-528G64N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:i5-520M
Processor frequency
- Aspire 8530G-654G64Bn:2.1 GHz
- TravelMate TM5740G-528G64N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 8530G-654G64Bn:1 MB
- TravelMate TM5740G-528G64N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:3 MB
Processor cache type
- Aspire 8530G-654G64Bn:L2
- TravelMate TM5740G-528G64N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Smart Cache
Internal memory
- Aspire 8530G-654G64Bn:4 GB
- TravelMate TM5740G-528G64N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:8 GB

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Comparison of Aspire 8530G-654G64Bn, TM5740G-528G64N
160 specifications	A Acer Aspire 8530G-654G64Bn View product	B Acer TravelMate TM5740G-528G64N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M Model TM5740G-528G64N View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, Blue	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1680 x 945 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	WSXGA+	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
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Processor familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	QL-65	i5-520M
Processor coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 956
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Arrandale
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR2-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	640 GB	640 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 3650	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650
Graphics card family	AMD	AMD
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
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	2.816 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio system	HDA	HDA
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	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 quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
TV-out	No	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	AMD M780G	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for one	McAfee Internet Security Suite (60)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 bit
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	47341
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery life (max)Differs	2.5 h	3.16 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection typeDiffers	BIOS	BIOS, HDD, User
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	4.1 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	440.5 mm	381 mm
DepthDiffers	298.5 mm	253 mm
Height (rear)Differs	4.42 cm	3.4 cm
Height (front)Known for one	4.02 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source

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