Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5320-2818 vs ASUS ROG G73JW-TZ181V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM

103specifications compared
54differ
49identical
61known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 5320-2818:39.1 cm (15.4")
- ROG G73JW-TZ181V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 5320-2818:1280 x 800 pixels
- ROG G73JW-TZ181V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- TravelMate 5320-2818:16:10
- ROG G73JW-TZ181V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:16:9
Processor family
- TravelMate 5320-2818:Intel® Celeron® M
- ROG G73JW-TZ181V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- TravelMate 5320-2818:550
- ROG G73JW-TZ181V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:i7-740QM
Processor cores
- TravelMate 5320-2818:1
- ROG G73JW-TZ181V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:4
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 5320-2818:2 GHz
- ROG G73JW-TZ181V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:1.73 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate 5320-2818:1 MB
- ROG G73JW-TZ181V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM:6 MB

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Comparison of TravelMate 5320-2818, G73JW-TZ181V
164 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5320-2818 View product	B ASUS ROG G73JW-TZ181V Intel® Core™ i7 i7-740QM Model G73JW-TZ181V View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron® M	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	550	i7-740QM
Processor coresDiffers	1	4
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	1.73 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Socket 988
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Clarksfield
Bus typeDiffers	FSB	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °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, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	774 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	533 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one	72.8 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	1 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	533 MHz	1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 1 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	120 GB	1 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	1	2
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MiniSD, MMC, MS PRO Duo, SD, xD
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X3100	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 460M
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	0.358 GB	1.536 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	EAX Advanced HD 4.0
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
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	No	No
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces10 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-outDiffers	Yes	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-out typeKnown for one	S-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel GL960 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Number of keyboard cursor keysKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Business	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Idle StatesDiffers	No	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
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)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	49024
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBQG
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery capacityDiffers	4000 mAh	5200 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	2.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	44.4 W	150 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.7 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 V
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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.88 kg	3.85 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	420 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	310 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.89 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.68 cm
HeightKnown for one	43 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features4 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power requirementsDiffers	120 - 230V	100 - 240V
Power supply type	AC/DC	AC/DC
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
TV tuner integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 50 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source

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