Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN vs Acer TravelMate 5730G-844G50MN

109specifications compared
39differ
70identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 5730G-844G50MN has 0.26 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN (2.26 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Acer TravelMate 5730G-844G50MN has 2 MB more processor cache than the Acer Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN (3 MB vs 1 MB). The Acer TravelMate 5730G-844G50MN has 266 MHz more processor front side bus than the Acer Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN (1066 MHz vs 800 MHz). Only the Acer Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN has S/PDIF out port. Only the Acer TravelMate 5730G-844G50MN has docking connector.

Display diagonal
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN:46.7 cm (18.4")
- TravelMate 5730G-844G50MN:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN:1680 x 945 pixels
- TravelMate 5730G-844G50MN:1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN:16:9
- TravelMate 5730G-844G50MN:16:10
Processor family
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN:Intel Pentium Mobile
- TravelMate 5730G-844G50MN:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN:T4200
- TravelMate 5730G-844G50MN:P8400
Processor frequency
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN:2 GHz
- TravelMate 5730G-844G50MN:2.26 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN:1 MB
- TravelMate 5730G-844G50MN:3 MB
Processor front side bus
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN:800 MHz
- TravelMate 5730G-844G50MN:1066 MHz

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Comparison of Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN, TravelMate 5730G-844G50MN
143 specifications	A Acer Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN View product	B Acer TravelMate 5730G-844G50MN View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1680 x 945 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display surface	Matt	Matt
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
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Pentium Mobile	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T4200	P8400
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.26 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 3647 (Socket P)	Socket 478
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium T4000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R0	M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	25 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	10	8.5
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
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 cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS	AMD Radeon HD 3470 XT
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 GB
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP	0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g	IEEE 802.11a/g/Draft-N
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.0+EDR	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	0	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	No	Type II
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hot keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of keyboard cursor keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Keyboard function keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
Keyboard easy keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Business
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	McAfee Internet Security Suite
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eAudio, ePower, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings Management, Acer Arcade Deluxe + Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, Acer InstantOn Arcade, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Acer GameZone, Adobe Reader, NTI Media Maker	-Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity, ePower, eRecovery, eSettings Management), -Acer Crystal Eye, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Launch Manager, -Adobe Reader, -Corel WinDVD, -NTI CD Maker / NTI Shadow, -Microsoft Office Ready 2007.
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	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)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
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® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37251	35569
Processor codeDiffers	SLGJN	SL3BU
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	8	8
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 h
Battery recharge time (off)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 h
Battery recharge time (on)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
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 type	BIOS	BIOS
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-Wi-Fi, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -DMI 2.0, -TCG 1.2.
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	4.1 kg	3.02 kg
WidthDiffers	440.5 mm	360 mm
DepthDiffers	298.5 mm	267 mm
Height (front)Differs	4.02 cm	3.03 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.42 cm	4.3 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	360 x 267 x 30.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® GL40 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source

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