Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer K/5742G-384G32Mn + Tab W500P -25% vs Lenovo T420s + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (EU)

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  • 109specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 59identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • K/5742G-384G32Mn + Tab W500P -25%:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • T420s + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (EU):35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • K/5742G-384G32Mn + Tab W500P -25%:1366 x 768 pixels
    • T420s + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (EU):1600 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • K/5742G-384G32Mn + Tab W500P -25%:Intel® Core™ i3
    • T420s + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (EU):Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • K/5742G-384G32Mn + Tab W500P -25%:Intel® Core™ i3
    • T420s + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (EU):2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • K/5742G-384G32Mn + Tab W500P -25%:i3-380M
    • T420s + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (EU):i7-2620M
  • Processor frequency
    • K/5742G-384G32Mn + Tab W500P -25%:2.53 GHz
    • T420s + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (EU):2.7 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • K/5742G-384G32Mn + Tab W500P -25%:2.5 GT/s
    • T420s + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (EU):5 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • K/5742G-384G32Mn + Tab W500P -25%:3 MB
    • T420s + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 (EU):4 MB

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161 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300:1
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i32nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-380Mi7-2620M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersPGA988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1927
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJ1
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB160 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD-RW
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6370MNVIDIA® NVS™ 4200M
Graphics card familyDiffersAMDNVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz1300 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers5017852231
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2837.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR041
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs3.1 h5.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg1.67 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm343 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm230.1 mm
HeightKnown for one34.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.12 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® QM67 Express

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