Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Ethos AS8943G-7748G1.5TWnss vs Acer TravelMate 7740-384G32Mnss

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  • 111specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 64identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Ethos AS8943G-7748G1.5TWnss:Black, Silver
    • TravelMate 7740-384G32Mnss:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Ethos AS8943G-7748G1.5TWnss:46.7 cm (18.4")
    • TravelMate 7740-384G32Mnss:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Ethos AS8943G-7748G1.5TWnss:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • TravelMate 7740-384G32Mnss:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Ethos AS8943G-7748G1.5TWnss:Full HD
    • TravelMate 7740-384G32Mnss:HD+
  • Processor family
    • Ethos AS8943G-7748G1.5TWnss:Intel® Core™ i7
    • TravelMate 7740-384G32Mnss:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Ethos AS8943G-7748G1.5TWnss:Intel® Core™ i7
    • TravelMate 7740-384G32Mnss:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Ethos AS8943G-7748G1.5TWnss:i7-740QM
    • TravelMate 7740-384G32Mnss:i3-380M
  • Processor cores
    • Ethos AS8943G-7748G1.5TWnss:4
    • TravelMate 7740-384G32Mnss:2

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Comparison of Ethos AS8943G-7748G1.5TWnss, TravelMate 7740-384G32Mnss
156 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD+
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-740QMi3-380M
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988PGA988
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldArrandale
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x81x16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers22.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1319
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneB1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.5 TB320 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HD
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
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers53
eSATA ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM55 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)DiffersYes36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902450178
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 oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBQGUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48.8 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0 - Wi-Fi
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers4.6 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers440 mm410 mm
DepthDiffers295 mm275 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.55 cm
HeightKnown for one44 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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