Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5730-6B3G25 vs Acer TravelMate 6293-5B2G16Mn

99specifications compared
27differ
72identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25:39.1 cm (15.4")
- TravelMate 6293-5B2G16Mn:30.7 cm (12.1")
Processor model
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25:T5870
- TravelMate 6293-5B2G16Mn:T5670
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25:2 GHz
- TravelMate 6293-5B2G16Mn:1.8 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25:10
- TravelMate 6293-5B2G16Mn:9
Internal memory
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25:3 GB
- TravelMate 6293-5B2G16Mn:2 GB
Internal memory type
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25:DDR2-SDRAM
- TravelMate 6293-5B2G16Mn:DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25:1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
- TravelMate 6293-5B2G16Mn:2 x 1 GB
Total storage capacity
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25:250 GB
- TravelMate 6293-5B2G16Mn:160 GB

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Comparison of TravelMate 5730-6B3G25, TravelMate 6293-5B2G16Mn
141 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5730-6B3G25 View product	B Acer TravelMate 6293-5B2G16Mn View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
External displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T5870	T5670
Processor cores	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	1.8 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	800 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socket	LGA 3647 (Socket P)	LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithography	65 nm	65 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Stepping	M0	M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one	1.075 - 1.175 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die Transistors	291 M	291 M
Processing Die size	143 mm²	143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	10	9
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Merom
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FSB
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	2 x 1 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	160 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	Intel® GMA X4500HD
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.376 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.384 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Intel HD Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	AAC, MP3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.0+EDR	2.0+EDR
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	0	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	Type II	Type II
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® GM45 Express	Intel® GM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard manufacturerKnown for one	Acer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of keyboard cursor keys	4	4
Keyboard key pitch	2.5 mm	2.5 mm
Keyboard function keys	12	12
Keyboard easy keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software3 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Business
Trial softwareDiffers	McAfee Internet Security Suite Microsoft Office Ready 2007	- McAfee Internet Security Suite
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer eDataSecurity Acer ePower Acer eRecovery Acer eSettings Management Acer Crystal Eye Acer GridVista Acer Launch Manager Adobe Reader Corel WinDVD NTI CD Maker NTI Shadow	- Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity, ePower, eRecovery, eSettings Management) - Acer Crystal Eye - Acer Video Conference Manager - Acer Bio-Protection - Acer GridVista - Acer Launch Manager - Acer Video Conference Manager featuring Video Quality Enhancement (VQE) - Adobe Reader - Cyberl
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows XP/Vista/7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable BitDiffers	Yes	No
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37034	35163
Processor codeDiffers	SLAZR	SLAJ5
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery life (max)Differs	5 h	4.5 h
Battery recharge timeDiffers	2 h	3.5 h
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4800 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	71 W	58.8 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Password protection typeDiffers	BIOS	HDD, Supervisor, User
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.02 kg	1.95 kg
WidthKnown for one	360 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	267 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	3.03 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	4.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	306 x 227 x 27.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other features1 differ
BIOS ACPIKnown for one	3.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Infrared data portDiffers	No	Yes
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ITU V.92
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI 2.0 ACPI 3.0 Mobile PC 2002 Wi-Fi TCG 1.2 GS

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