Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 8942-436G64Bi vs HP EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop

122specifications compared
38differ
84identical
49known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 8942-436G64Bi:46.7 cm (18.4")
- EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire 8942-436G64Bi:1920 x 1080 pixels
- EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor generation
- Aspire 8942-436G64Bi:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire 8942-436G64Bi:i5-430M
- EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:i5-540M
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire 8942-436G64Bi:2.53 GHz
- EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:3.07 GHz
Processor frequency
- Aspire 8942-436G64Bi:2.26 GHz
- EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:2.53 GHz
Processor socket
- Aspire 8942-436G64Bi:BGA 1288
- EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:BGA 956
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Aspire 8942-436G64Bi:17
- EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop:19

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Comparison of Aspire 8942-436G64Bi, 8540p
171 specifications	A Acer Aspire 8942-436G64Bi View product	B HP EliteBook 8540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Laptop Model 8540p View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laptop
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
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
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-430M	i5-540M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	3.07 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.26 GHz	2.53 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	BGA 956
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C2	C2
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	19
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR3-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850	NVIDIA® Quadro® NVS 5100M
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 memoryKnown for one	3.067 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Intel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 a/b/g/n	Intel 802.11a/b/g/n; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless Technology, Y
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR	2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	5	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
eSATA ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	0	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
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 USB 2.0; 2 USB 3.0; 1 DisplayPort; 1 external VGA monitor; 1 1394a; 1 stereo microphone in; 1 stereo headphone/line-out; 1 AC power; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 eSATA; 1 docking connector; 1 secondary battery connector
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® QM57 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Keyboard typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Spill-resistant keyboard with drain
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer Arcade Deluxe featuring Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia Acer InstantOn Arcade Acer Bio-Protection Acer Crystal Eye Acer GridVista Acer Launch Manager Acer Backup Manager Acer PowerSmart Manager Acer eRecovery Management Acer GameZone Acer Video Conference Manager featuring Video Adobe Read	HP Recovery Manager (available with Windows 7 or Vista only), HP Support Assistant (available with Windows 7 or Vista only), HP QuickLaunch Buttons Software, HP QuickLook 3, HP QuickWeb, HP Power Assistant, HP Connection Manager, HP Wireless Assistant, HP SkyRoom, Microsoft Office Professional 2007
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 64; SUSE Linux Enterprise 11
Trial softwareKnown for one	McAfee Internet Security Suite Microsoft Works with Office Home and Student 2007	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 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 TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
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® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	Yes	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43537	43544
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
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SLBPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	8	8
Battery life (max)Known for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	71 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Security management descriptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	McAfee Security Solution, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, 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 ProtectTo
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	4.6 kg	2.95 kg
WidthDiffers	440 mm	373.5 mm
DepthDiffers	295 mm	251.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.24 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	440 x 295 x 43.8 mm	374 x 252 x 32 mm
HeightKnown for one	43.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 GB 7200 rpm SATA II
Storage drive controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SED SATA II (7200 rpm) SATA II (7200 rpm) Solid State Drive
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA NVS 5100
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8-cell (68 WHr) Lithium-Ion Battery
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 GB
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	External 90W HP Smart AC Adapter (travel use), HP Fast Charge 8-cell (68 WHr) Lithium-Ion Battery
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56K V.92
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
Docking solutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP USB 2.0 Docking Station, HP Essential USB 2.0 Port Replicator, HP Monitor Stand, HP Basic Adjustable Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand
Expansion slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 Express Card/54; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 6-in-1 Media Card Reader
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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