Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN vs Acer TravelMate 6493-873G25MN

122specifications compared
58differ
64identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:46.7 cm (18.4")
- TravelMate 6493-873G25MN:35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolution
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:1920 x 1080 pixels
- TravelMate 6493-873G25MN:1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:16:9
- TravelMate 6493-873G25MN:16:10
Processor family
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:Intel® Core™ i7
- TravelMate 6493-873G25MN:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:i7-720QM
- TravelMate 6493-873G25MN:P8700
Processor cores
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:4
- TravelMate 6493-873G25MN:2
Processor threads
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:8
- TravelMate 6493-873G25MN:2
Processor frequency
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:1.6 GHz
- TravelMate 6493-873G25MN:2.53 GHz

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Comparison of Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN, TravelMate 6493-873G25MN
146 specifications	A Acer Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN View product	B Acer TravelMate 6493-873G25MN View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
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
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-720QM	P8700
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.53 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	2.5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	Socket 479
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Clarksfield	Penryn
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	B1	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	25 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16, 2x8	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	774 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	296 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	12	9.5
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	3 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	250 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850	Intel® GMA 4500M
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD	Intel
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces13 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	5	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
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 connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	0	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	No	Type II
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
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® GM45 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	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 Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
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)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	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® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43122	37006
Processor codeDiffers	SLBLY	SLGFE
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 mm	35 x 35 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityDiffers	71 Wh	58.8 Wh
Battery life (max)	3 h	3 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	120 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	4.6 kg	2.38 kg
WidthDiffers	440 mm	338 mm
DepthDiffers	295 mm	245 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.1 cm	3.36 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.38 cm	3.95 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP

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