Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TM7740-373G25Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs HP Pavilion dv6-3118sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop

121specifications compared
31differ
90identical
87known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate TM7740-373G25Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Pavilion dv6-3118sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- TravelMate TM7740-373G25Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1600 x 900 pixels
- Pavilion dv6-3118sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- TravelMate TM7740-373G25Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
- Pavilion dv6-3118sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- TravelMate TM7740-373G25Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
- Pavilion dv6-3118sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- TravelMate TM7740-373G25Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
- Pavilion dv6-3118sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:i5-460M
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TM7740-373G25Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
- Pavilion dv6-3118sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:2.53 GHz
Processor cache type
- TravelMate TM7740-373G25Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Smart Cache
- Pavilion dv6-3118sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:L3
Processor socket
- TravelMate TM7740-373G25Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Socket 988
- Pavilion dv6-3118sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:BGA 1288

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Comparison of TM7740-373G25Mn, dv6-3118sa
208 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TM7740-373G25Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Model TM7740-373G25Mn View product	B HP Pavilion dv6-3118sa Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop Model dv6-3118sa View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Clamshell
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-370M	i5-460M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.53 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	K0	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	19
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel HD	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.512 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	500 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	766 MHz
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	2560 x 1600 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Altec Lansing
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	High Definition Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	AAC, MP3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000BASE-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Headphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
Microphone connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 mm
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	Clickpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of keyboard cursor keysKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard keystrokeKnown for one	2.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard euro keyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Online Backup, Microsoft Office Home and Student, Symantec Norton Internet Security 2011
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	- HP MediaSmart Suite - HP QuickWeb - HP Setup - HP Advisor - HP Support Assistant - HP ProtectSmart - Cyberlink DVD Suite - Windows Live Applications - HP Games Console - EasyBits Magic Desktop - Microsoft Internet Explorer - Windows Live Messenger - Adobe Reader - Adobe Flash Player
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Windows XP Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows XP/Vista/7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49020	50179
Processor codeDiffers	SLBUK	SLC22
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	4400 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	3.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	48.8 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
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
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 60 °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%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-15 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-15 - 12192 m
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	2.49 kg
WidthDiffers	410 mm	378 mm
DepthDiffers	275 mm	245 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.5 cm	3.08 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.55 cm	3.6 cm
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	520 x 110 x 345 mm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	450 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	345 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM55 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
BIOS ACPIKnown for one	3.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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