Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5730G-654G64MN vs Samsung R530 I7P-31X

101specifications compared
36differ
65identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 5730G-654G64MN has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the Samsung R530 I7P-31X (2.1 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Acer TravelMate 5730G-654G64MN has 1 MB more processor cache than the Samsung R530 I7P-31X (2 MB vs 1 MB). The Acer TravelMate 5730G-654G64MN has 2 GB more internal memory than the Samsung R530 I7P-31X (4 GB vs 2 GB). Only the Acer TravelMate 5730G-654G64MN has Bluetooth. Only the Acer TravelMate 5730G-654G64MN has docking connector.

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 5730G-654G64MN:39.1 cm (15.4")
- R530 I7P-31X:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 5730G-654G64MN:1280 x 800 pixels
- R530 I7P-31X:1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- TravelMate 5730G-654G64MN:16:10
- R530 I7P-31X:16:9
Processor family
- TravelMate 5730G-654G64MN:Intel® Core™2 Duo
- R530 I7P-31X:Intel® Celeron®
Processor model
- TravelMate 5730G-654G64MN:T6570
- R530 I7P-31X:T3100
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 5730G-654G64MN:2.1 GHz
- R530 I7P-31X:1.9 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate 5730G-654G64MN:2 MB
- R530 I7P-31X:1 MB
Processor socket
- TravelMate 5730G-654G64MN:Socket 478
- R530 I7P-31X:Socket 479

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Comparison of TravelMate 5730G-654G64MN, R530 I7P-31X
140 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5730G-654G64MN View product	B Samsung R530 I7P-31X View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 cd/m²
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers	T6570	T3100
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	1.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	1 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	Socket 479
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Celeron Processor T3000 Series for Mobile
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FSB
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	R0
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 °C
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	250 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi DL
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	High Definition Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP	0.3 MP
Video capturing speedKnown for one	30 fps	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	WLAN, Fast Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11a/g/n	802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	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 connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® GM45 Express	Intel® GL40 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	AZERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software3 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareDiffers	McAfee Internet Security Suite	McAfee Security Center Microsoft Office 2007
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity, ePower, eRecovery, eSettings Management) Acer Crystal Eye Acer GridVista Acer Launch Manager Adobe Reader Corel WinDVD NTI CD Maker/NTI Shadow	Samsung Recovery Solution IV Samsung MagicDoctor Easy Battery Manager Easy Display Manager Easy Network Manager Easy SpeedUp Manager Adobe Acrobat Reader
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	No	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	42841	37258
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLGVS
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 mm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Differs	2 h	4.4 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.88 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	379.8 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	255.5 mm
HeightKnown for one	43 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	360 x 267 x 43 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.99 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.62 cm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Videoidentical
Internal video mode, resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2048 x 1536 pixels
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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