Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5520-301G12 vs Acer TravelMate 5720G-302G16

63specifications compared
18differ
45identical
56known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- TravelMate 5520-301G12:TL-56
- TravelMate 5720G-302G16:T7300
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 5520-301G12:1.8 GHz
- TravelMate 5720G-302G16:2 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate 5520-301G12:1 MB
- TravelMate 5720G-302G16:4 MB
Processor front side bus
- TravelMate 5520-301G12:1600 MHz
- TravelMate 5720G-302G16:800 MHz
Internal memory
- TravelMate 5520-301G12:1 GB
- TravelMate 5720G-302G16:2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)
- TravelMate 5520-301G12:2 x 0.5 GB
- TravelMate 5720G-302G16:2 x 1 GB
Total storage capacity
- TravelMate 5520-301G12:120 GB
- TravelMate 5720G-302G16:160 GB
Optical drive type
- TravelMate 5520-301G12:DVD±RW
- TravelMate 5720G-302G16:DVD Super Multi DL

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Comparison of TravelMate 5520-301G12, TravelMate 5720G-302G16
119 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5520-301G12 View product	B Acer TravelMate 5720G-302G16 View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 cd/m²
Display resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 800 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Processor familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	TL-56	T7300
Processor coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	1600 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PBGA479, PPGA478
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 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 2 Duo T7000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Merom
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FSB
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	291 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	1 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 0.5 GB	2 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	120 GB	160 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi DL
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon Xpress 1250	AMD Mobility Radeon X1700
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.896 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	MS-Sound	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Ethernet/Fast Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g	IEEE 802.11a/b/g
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	1	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	Type II	Type II
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	Yes	Yes
TV-out type	S-Video	S-Video
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
USB 1.1 ports quantity	0	0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard function keys	12	12
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, CyberLink PowerDVD, Microsoft Office Ready 2007, Norton Internet Security, NTI CD Maker, NTI Shadow	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings, ePerformance Management), Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, Cyberlink PowerDVD, NTI CD Maker / NTI Shadow
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29760
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Differs	2.5 h	3 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.88 kg	2.88 kg
Width	360 mm	360 mm
Depth	267 mm	267 mm
Height	43 mm	43 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)	360 x 267 x 43 mm	360 x 267 x 43 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-Ring ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem type	ITU V.92	ITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source

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