Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TM5740-524G32Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M vs HP EliteBook 2740p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1)

101specifications compared
22differ
79identical
88known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate TM5740-524G32Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:39.6 cm (15.6")
- EliteBook 2740p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolution
- TravelMate TM5740-524G32Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:1366 x 768 pixels
- EliteBook 2740p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- TravelMate TM5740-524G32Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:16:9
- EliteBook 2740p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):16:10
Processor model
- TravelMate TM5740-524G32Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:i5-520M
- EliteBook 2740p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-540M
Processor boost frequency
- TravelMate TM5740-524G32Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.93 GHz
- EliteBook 2740p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):3.07 GHz
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TM5740-524G32Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.4 GHz
- EliteBook 2740p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):2.53 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate TM5740-524G32Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:18
- EliteBook 2740p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):19
Memory clock speed
- TravelMate TM5740-524G32Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:1066 MHz
- EliteBook 2740p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1):1333 MHz

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Comparison of TM5740-524G32Mn, 2740p
189 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TM5740-524G32Mn Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M Model TM5740-524G32Mn View product	B HP EliteBook 2740p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 2740p View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Convertible (Swivel)
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i5-520M	i5-540M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.93 GHz	3.07 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.53 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	19
Processor technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	1333 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory upgradeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 GB
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 GB
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 GB
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 GB
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.125 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD Graphics
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	1.3 MP	2 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Integrated Intel 82577 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 NIC)
Wireless technologyDiffers	Wi-Fi	Intel 802.11a/b/g; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless Technology
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 USB 2.0; 1 1394a; 1 AC power; 1 combo stereo headphone/mic jack; 1 docking connector; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 secondary battery connector; 1 VGA-in
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® QM57 Express
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP spill-resistant keyboard, HP Night Light shines directly on the keyboard for low-light conditions
Software1 differ
Operating system architectureKnown for one	32-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Windows XP Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareDiffers	McAfee Internet Security (60)	WinZip 12; Microsoft Office Professional 2007; HP SkyRoom
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Recovery Manager; HP Support Assistant; HP QuickLaunch Buttons; HP QuickLook 3; HP QuickWeb; HP DayStarter; HP Power Assistant; HP Connection Manager; HP Wireless Assistant
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 64; Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium; SuSE Linux Enterprise 10
Processor special features2 differ
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	47341	43544
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	4400 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	4.8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Security management descriptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP ProtectTools Security Manager; HP Fingerprint Sensor; Integrated Smart Card Reader; Enhanced Pre-Boot Security; HP SpareKey; One-Step Logon; Setup Password; DriveLock Password; TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip; TPM Enhanced DriveLock; HP Disk Sanitizer; Kensington Lock slot; Support for Computrace
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	1.72 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	290 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	212 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.42 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31.7 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	290 x 212 x 31.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Long Life 6-cell (39 WHr) Lithium-Ion Primary Battery
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 GB
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	External 65W Smart AC adapter; Power cord (1.8 meters, with AC adapter 3.66 meters); HP Fast Charge
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56K V.92
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
Docking solutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP 2740 Docking Station, HP USB 2.0 Docking Station, HP Essential USB 2.0 Port Replicator, HP Dual Hinge Notebook Stand, HP Display and Notebook Stand, HP Basic Adjustable Stand, HP Adjustable Display Stand, HP Adjustable Dual Display Stand
Expansion slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 Express Card/34; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 secure digital/MultiMedia card
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio support with 24-bit DAC, Integrated stereo speakers, Integrated dual-microphone array, Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute, Combo headphone/mic jack
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95%
Videoidentical
Video adapter featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft DirectX 10 (Shader 4.0) and OpenGL 2.1 capable, with DDR3 system memory
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 GB Solid State Drive SATA II Hard Drive 160, 250 or 320 GB (5400 rpm), Solid State Drive 80 or 160 GB, HP 3D DriveGuard
Storage drive controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Solid State Drive SATA II (5400 rpm)

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