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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 8942G-724G64Mn vs HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation

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  • 110specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 55identical
  • 68known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 46.7 cm (18.4")
    • 43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 1920 x 1200 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • 16:9
    • 16:10
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Intel® Core™ i7
    • Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • i7-720QM
    • i5-540M
  • Processor cores
    • 4
    • 2
  • Processor threads
    • 8
    • 4

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178 specifications
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Acer

Aspire 8942G-724G64MnView product
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HP

EliteBook 8740w Mobile WorkstationView product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlack
Country of originKnown for oneChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 ms
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-720QMi5-540M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.07 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 956
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldArrandale
SteppingDiffersB1C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 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)Differs1219
Processor technologyKnown for oneIntel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
Memory2 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one32 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one320 GB
Total storage capacityKnown for one640 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 5650NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2800M
Graphics card familyKnown for oneNVIDIA
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers4.091 GB1.024 GB
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Audio includedKnown for oneHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array, touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYes
Network3 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANIntel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 b/g/nIntel 802.11a/b/g/n; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless Technology
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers52
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
I/O portsKnown for one2 USB 2.0; 2 USB 3.0; 1 1394a; 1 AC power; 1 DisplayPort; 1 docking connector; 1 eSATA; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 secondary battery connector; 1 stereo headphone/line-out; 1 stereo microphone in; 1 VGA-in
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1
Line-inKnown for oneYes
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® QM57 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY
Keyboard typeKnown for oneSpill-resistant keyboard with drain
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneGenuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 64; Genuine Windows Vista Business 64
Trial softwareKnown for one-McAfee Internet Security Suite -Microsoft Works 9.0 + Office Home & Student 2007
Bundled softwareKnown for one-Acer Arcade Deluxe -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 -Adobe Reader -NTI Media Maker -Microsoft Windows Live Essenti
Processor special features12 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 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
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4312243544
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBLY
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one71 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one3 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one120 W
Securityidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for oneMcAfee Security Solution, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Fingerprint Sensor, 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 slo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneMCAD: AutoDesk (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Alias Studio, Map 3D, Civil 3D), Bentley (In Roads XM, MicroStation, Navigator), CEI, CoCreate OneSpace, Dassault CATIA V5, ICEM Surf, Intelligent Light, MSC Software (MSC.Patran, SimXpert), PTC Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, Sensable, Siemans PLMS (NX, NX I-deas, S
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers4.6 kg3.57 kg
WidthDiffers440 mm397.5 mm
DepthDiffers295 mm285.5 mm
Height (front)Differs3.1 cm3.65 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one397.5 x 285.5 x 36.5 mm
Height (rear)Known for one4.38 cm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one500 GB 7200 rpm SATA II
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneSolid State Drive SED SATA II (7200 rpm) SATA II (7200 rpm)
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Battery typeKnown for one8-cell (68 WHr) Long Life Lithium-Ion Battery
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one250 GB
Power requirementsKnown for one150W Smart AC adapter; 120W Smart AC adapter; 90W Smart AC adapter; HP Fast Charge
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNo
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one56K V.92
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise
Docking solutionKnown for oneHP WKS Docking Station, HP Advanced WKS Docking Station, HP Display and Notebook Stand, HP Adjustable Display Stand
Expansion slotsKnown for one1 Express Card/54; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 Media Card Reader
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes

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