Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TM5730-873G25Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700 vs Samsung R530 JB02

115specifications compared
58differ
57identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate TM5730-873G25Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:39.1 cm (15.4")
- R530 JB02:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- TravelMate TM5730-873G25Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:1280 x 800 pixels
- R530 JB02:1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- TravelMate TM5730-873G25Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:16:10
- R530 JB02:16:9
Processor family
- TravelMate TM5730-873G25Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:Intel® Core™2 Duo
- R530 JB02:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- TravelMate TM5730-873G25Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:P8700
- R530 JB02:i3-330M
Processor threads
- TravelMate TM5730-873G25Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:2
- R530 JB02:4
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TM5730-873G25Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:2.53 GHz
- R530 JB02:2.13 GHz
Processor cache type
- TravelMate TM5730-873G25Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700:L2
- R530 JB02:Smart Cache

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Comparison of TM5730-873G25Mn, R530 JB02
152 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TM5730-873G25Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700 Model TM5730-873G25Mn View product	B Samsung R530 JB02 View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	P8700	i3-330M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	2.13 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 479	BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Arrandale
Bus typeDiffers	FSB	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R0	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	25 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9.5	16
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	Intel® GMA
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.0625 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.759 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HD SRS 3D
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	10 / 100 LAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 a/b/g/n	802.11b/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
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	Yes	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	0
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
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® PM45 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Number of keyboard cursor keysKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard keystrokeKnown for one	2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareDiffers	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	Adobe Acrobat Reader Easy Battery Manager Easy Display Manager Easy Network Manager Easy SpeedUp Manager Samsung Support Center Samsung Update Plus
Trial softwareKnown for one	McAfee Internet Security Suite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
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	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37006	47663
Processor codeDiffers	SLGFE	SLBNF
Processor package sizeDiffers	35 x 35 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	2.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	60 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerDiffers	Yes	No
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.88 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	379.8 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	255.5 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.03 cm	2.99 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.3 cm	3.62 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Wi-Fi, ACPI 3.0, Mobile PC 2002, DMI 2.0, TCG 1.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source

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