Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5730-6B3G25 vs Lenovo T400 (2767-R8G)

82specifications compared
37differ
45identical
74known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25:39.1 cm (15.4")
- T400 (2767-R8G):35.8 cm (14.1")
Processor model
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25:T5870
- T400 (2767-R8G):T9400
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25:2 GHz
- T400 (2767-R8G):2.53 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25:2 MB
- T400 (2767-R8G):6 MB
Processor front side bus
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25:800 MHz
- T400 (2767-R8G):1066 MHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
- T400 (2767-R8G):Socket 479
Processor lithography
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25:65 nm
- T400 (2767-R8G):45 nm
Stepping
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25:M0
- T400 (2767-R8G):E0

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Comparison of TravelMate 5730-6B3G25, T400 (2767-R8G)
156 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5730-6B3G25 View product	B Lenovo T400 (2767-R8G)View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	185 cd/m²
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T5870	T9400
Processor cores	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 3647 (Socket P)	Socket 479
Processor lithographyDiffers	65 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	M0	E0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one	1.075 - 1.175 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	291 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	143 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	10	9.5
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Penryn
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FSB
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	160 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	AMD Radeon HD 3470
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	AMD
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.25 GB
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Intel HD Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	AAC, MP3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.0+EDR	2.1+EDR
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
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) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® GM45 Express	Intel® GM45 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
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 keysKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard key pitchKnown for one	2.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard easy keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Business
Trial softwareKnown for one	McAfee Internet Security Suite Microsoft Office Ready 2007	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows XP/Vista/7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37034	35562
Processor codeDiffers	SLAZR	SLGEK
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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	No
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 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® 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
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery life (max)Differs	5 h	6.5 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	2 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	71 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightKnown for one	3.02 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	360 mm	335.3 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	238 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.03 cm	2.76 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.3 cm	3.19 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
BIOS ACPIKnown for one	3.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business

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