Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TM7740-6697 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs MSI Megabook CX720-0W2NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

126specifications compared
21differ
105identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- TravelMate TM7740-6697 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
- Megabook CX720-0W2NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TM7740-6697 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
- Megabook CX720-0W2NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate TM7740-6697 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:PGA988
- Megabook CX720-0W2NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Socket 988
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate TM7740-6697 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:19
- Megabook CX720-0W2NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:18
Total storage capacity
- TravelMate TM7740-6697 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:320 GB
- Megabook CX720-0W2NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:500 GB
HDD capacity
- TravelMate TM7740-6697 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:320 GB
- Megabook CX720-0W2NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:500 GB
Discrete graphics card model
- TravelMate TM7740-6697 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® HD Graphics
- Megabook CX720-0W2NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Graphics card family
- TravelMate TM7740-6697 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel
- Megabook CX720-0W2NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:NVIDIA

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Comparison of TM7740-6697, CX720-0W2NE
165 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TM7740-6697 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model TM7740-6697 View product	B MSI Megabook CX720-0W2NE laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Model CX720-0W2NE View product
Displayidentical
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffers	i3-380M	i3-370M
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	Socket 988
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	19	18
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	K0
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
HDD capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® 310M
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	NVIDIA
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD write speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-R read speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD-R write speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50178	49020
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBUK
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	4400 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 h
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, Supervisor	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	410 mm	414 mm
DepthDiffers	275 mm	267 mm
HeightKnown for one	35.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.37 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power requirementsKnown for one	100 - 240V AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	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
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP

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