Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VHP vs Acer TravelMate 6493-844G32MN - 3G

90specifications compared
39differ
51identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 6493-844G32MN - 3G has 0.46 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VHP (2.26 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Acer TravelMate 6493-844G32MN - 3G has 1 MB more processor cache than the Acer TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VHP (3 MB vs 2 MB). The Acer TravelMate 6493-844G32MN - 3G has 266 MHz more processor front side bus than the Acer TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VHP (1066 MHz vs 800 MHz). Only the Acer TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VHP has card reader integrated. Only the Acer TravelMate 6493-844G32MN - 3G has Bluetooth.

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VHP:39.1 cm (15.4")
- TravelMate 6493-844G32MN - 3G:35.8 cm (14.1")
Processor model
- TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VHP:T5670
- TravelMate 6493-844G32MN - 3G:P8400
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VHP:1.8 GHz
- TravelMate 6493-844G32MN - 3G:2.26 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VHP:2 MB
- TravelMate 6493-844G32MN - 3G:3 MB
Processor front side bus
- TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VHP:800 MHz
- TravelMate 6493-844G32MN - 3G:1066 MHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VHP:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
- TravelMate 6493-844G32MN - 3G:Socket 478
Processor lithography
- TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VHP:65 nm
- TravelMate 6493-844G32MN - 3G:45 nm
Processor codename
- TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VHP:Merom
- TravelMate 6493-844G32MN - 3G:Penryn

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Comparison of TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VHP, TravelMate 6493-844G32MN - 3G
131 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VHP View product	B Acer TravelMate 6493-844G32MN - 3G View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	35.8 cm (14.1")
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor modelDiffers	T5670	P8400
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.26 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 3647 (Socket P)	Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers	65 nm	45 nm
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Merom	Penryn
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	25 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	291 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	143 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9	8.5
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	320 GB
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X3100	Intel® GMA X4500
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.358 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11a/b/g/n	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
TV-outDiffers	Yes	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-out typeKnown for one	S-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® GM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Business
Bundled softwareDiffers	-Acer Empowering Technologie (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.	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity, ePower, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer Bio-Protection, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, Cyberlink PowerDVD, NTI Media Maker, NTI Shadow, PlatinumSecret suite, Microsoft Office Ready 2007, Acer 3G Connection Manager
Trial softwareKnown for one	-McAfee Internet Security Suite, -Microsoft Office Ready 2007.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
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	Yes
Execute Disable BitDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown 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 TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	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® 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
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35163	35569
Processor codeDiffers	SLAJ5	SL3BU
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 h
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.88 kg	2.37 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	338 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	245 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.03 cm	3.36 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.3 cm	4.45 cm
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	-DMI 2.0, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -Wi-Fi.	Unknown — not stated by the source

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