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Acer Aspire One 721-12B2k vs HP G72-a16ED Notebook PC

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 18identical
  • 114known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire One 721-12B2k:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire One 721-12B2k:1366 x 768 pixels
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire One 721-12B2k:AMD
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire One 721-12B2k:AMD Athlon Neo
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire One 721-12B2k:K125
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:i3-350M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire One 721-12B2k:1.7 GHz
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:2.26 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire One 721-12B2k:1 MB
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire One 721-12B2k:L2
    • G72-a16ED Notebook PC:Smart Cache

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Comparison of Aspire One 721-12B2k, G72-a16ED Notebook PC
154 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Product typeKnown for oneNetbookUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Athlon NeoIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersK125i3-350M
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.26 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1288
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceArrandale
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor front side busKnown for one2000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.384 GB1.274 GB
Graphics cardKnown for oneRadeon HD 4225Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDAltec Lansing
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetEthernet, Fast Ethernet
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11 b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM55 Express
GPS (satellite)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one84Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNorton Online Backup Symantec Norton Internet Security 2010
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Internet Explorer, Windows Live Messenger, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43529
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBPL
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
BIOS passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.4 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers285 mm412 mm
DepthDiffers204 mm269 mm
Height (front)Differs2.57 cm3.24 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.8 cm3.74 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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