Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa 5630Z-322G16Mn vs Acer TravelMate 5730-944G32Mn

86specifications compared
29differ
57identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 5730-944G32Mn has 0.53 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Extensa 5630Z-322G16Mn (2.53 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Acer TravelMate 5730-944G32Mn has 5 MB more processor cache than the Acer Extensa 5630Z-322G16Mn (6 MB vs 1 MB). The Acer TravelMate 5730-944G32Mn has 399 MHz more processor front side bus than the Acer Extensa 5630Z-322G16Mn (1066 MHz vs 667 MHz). Only the Acer TravelMate 5730-944G32Mn has Bluetooth. Only the Acer TravelMate 5730-944G32Mn has docking connector.

Processor family
- Extensa 5630Z-322G16Mn:Intel® Pentium®
- TravelMate 5730-944G32Mn:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Extensa 5630Z-322G16Mn:T3200
- TravelMate 5730-944G32Mn:T9400
Processor frequency
- Extensa 5630Z-322G16Mn:2 GHz
- TravelMate 5730-944G32Mn:2.53 GHz
Processor cache
- Extensa 5630Z-322G16Mn:1 MB
- TravelMate 5730-944G32Mn:6 MB
Processor front side bus
- Extensa 5630Z-322G16Mn:667 MHz
- TravelMate 5730-944G32Mn:1066 MHz
Processor socket
- Extensa 5630Z-322G16Mn:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
- TravelMate 5730-944G32Mn:Socket 479
Processor lithography
- Extensa 5630Z-322G16Mn:65 nm
- TravelMate 5730-944G32Mn:45 nm
Processor codename
- Extensa 5630Z-322G16Mn:Merom
- TravelMate 5730-944G32Mn:Penryn

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Comparison of Extensa 5630Z-322G16Mn, TravelMate 5730-944G32Mn
128 specifications	A Acer Extensa 5630Z-322G16Mn View product	B Acer TravelMate 5730-944G32Mn View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T3200	T9400
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	667 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 3647 (Socket P)	Socket 479
Processor lithographyDiffers	65 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Merom	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	M0	E0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	291 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	143 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	12	9.5
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	160 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500M	Intel® GMA X4500HD
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Front cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11b/g/n	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	1	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	Type II	Type II
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	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
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Software2 differ
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Business
Trial softwareDiffers	-McAfee Internet Security Suite.	McAfee Internet Security Suite 60D
Bundled softwareDiffers	-Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity, ePower, eRecovery, eSettings Management), -Acer Crystal Eye, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Launch Manager, -Adobe Reader, -Corel WinDVD, -NTI Media Maker / NTI Shadow, -Microsoft Office Ready 2007.	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity, ePower, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, Corel WinDVD, NTI CD Maker / NTI Shadow, Microsoft Office Ready 2007
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Windows XP Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37160	35562
Processor codeDiffers	SLAVG	SLGEK
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	2.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.88 kg	2.88 kg
Width	360 mm	360 mm
Depth	267 mm	267 mm
Height (front)	3.03 cm	3.03 cm
Height (rear)	4.3 cm	4.3 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-Ring ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	-Wi-Fi, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -DMI 2.0.	Unknown — not stated by the source

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