Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 8942G-728G12Bi vs ASUS K52JR-SX059X, IT

120specifications compared
55differ
65identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 8942G-728G12Bi:46.7 cm (18.4")
- K52JR-SX059X, IT:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire 8942G-728G12Bi:1920 x 1080 pixels
- K52JR-SX059X, IT:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- Aspire 8942G-728G12Bi:Intel® Core™ i7
- K52JR-SX059X, IT:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Aspire 8942G-728G12Bi:Intel® Core™ i7
- K52JR-SX059X, IT:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire 8942G-728G12Bi:i7-720QM
- K52JR-SX059X, IT:i3-350M
Processor cores
- Aspire 8942G-728G12Bi:4
- K52JR-SX059X, IT:2
Processor threads
- Aspire 8942G-728G12Bi:8
- K52JR-SX059X, IT:4
Processor frequency
- Aspire 8942G-728G12Bi:1.6 GHz
- K52JR-SX059X, IT:2.26 GHz

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Comparison of Aspire 8942G-728G12Bi, K52JR-SX059X, IT
158 specifications	A Acer Aspire 8942G-728G12Bi View product	B ASUS K52JR-SX059X, IT View product
Designidentical
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
Processor18 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-720QM	i3-350M
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.26 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	B1	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	774 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	296 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	12	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.28 TB	500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	640 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850	AMD Radeon HD 5470
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	667 MHz
Cameraidentical
Video capturing speedKnown for one	30 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcam	No	No
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	WLAN, Gibabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 a/b/g/n	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	5	3
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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) portsDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
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
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software3 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Trial softwareDiffers	McAfee Internet Security Suite Microsoft Works with Office Home and Student 2007	Trend Micro Internet Security 2009
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	ASUSDVD 6-in-1 Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 Power2Go
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features15 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
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
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	Yes	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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	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® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	Yes	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43122	43529
Processor codeDiffers	SLBLY	SLBPL
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4400 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	71 W	90 W
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	4.6 kg	2.62 kg
WidthDiffers	440 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	295 mm	255 mm
HeightKnown for one	43.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	440 x 295 x 43.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.45 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.57 cm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modem	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Altec Lansing
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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