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Acer TravelMate 5530-652G16Mn + Q3.0A281.B00 vs Acer TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn + Q3.0A281.B00

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  • 75specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 49identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn + Q3.0A281.B00 has 0.43 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 5530-652G16Mn + Q3.0A281.B00 (2.53 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Acer TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn + Q3.0A281.B00 has 2 GB more internal memory than the Acer TravelMate 5530-652G16Mn + Q3.0A281.B00 (4 GB vs 2 GB). The Acer TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn + Q3.0A281.B00 has 1 x 2 GB more memory layout (slots x size) than the Acer TravelMate 5530-652G16Mn + Q3.0A281.B00 (2 x 2 GB vs 1 x 2 GB). Only the Acer TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn + Q3.0A281.B00 has DVI port. Only the Acer TravelMate 5530-652G16Mn + Q3.0A281.B00 has ExpressCard slot.

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 5530-652G16Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:35.8 cm (14.1")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • TravelMate 5530-652G16Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:AMD
    • TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:Intel
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate 5530-652G16Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:AMD Athlon
    • TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5530-652G16Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:QL-65
    • TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:P8700
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5530-652G16Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:2.1 GHz
    • TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:2.53 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • TravelMate 5530-652G16Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:2 GB
    • TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:4 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • TravelMate 5530-652G16Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:DDR2-SDRAM
    • TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:DDR3-SDRAM
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • TravelMate 5530-652G16Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:1 x 2 GB
    • TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn + Q3.0A281.B00:2 x 2 GB

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Comparison of TravelMate 5530-652G16Mn + Q3.0A281.B00, TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn + Q3.0A281.B00
134 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolution1280 x 800 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD AthlonIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersQL-65P8700
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 479
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers160 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 3200Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2.048 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Audio system direct 3D soundYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 b/g/n802.11 a/g/n
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.0+EDR2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portDiffersNoYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorYesYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIType II
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GM45 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Business
Trial software- McAfee Internet Security Suite- McAfee Internet Security Suite
Bundled softwareDiffers- Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings Management) - Acer GridVista - Acer Launch Manager - Adobe Reader - InterVideo WinDVD - Microsoft Office Ready 2007 - NTI CD Maker - NTI Shadow- Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity, ePower, eRecovery, eSettings Management) - Acer Bio-Protection - Acer Crystal Eye - Acer GridVista - Acer Launch Manager - Adobe Reader - Cyberlink PowerDVD - NTI Media Maker - NTI Shadow - PlatinumSecret suite - Microsoft Office Ready 2007 - Acer 3G
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37006
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGFE
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers48.8 Wh58.8 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs2.5 h3 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
HDD user passwordYesYes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers- Wi-Fi - ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0- TCG 1.2 - DMI 2.0 - ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC2002 - GS certification - Wi-Fi
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.88 kg2.38 kg
WidthDiffers360 mm338 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm245 mm
Height (front)Differs3.03 cm3.36 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.3 cm3.95 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersNoYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Wake-on-Ring readyYesYes
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeITU V.92ITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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