Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5740-334G50Mn vs HP EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)

119specifications compared
35differ
84identical
62known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 5740-334G50Mn:39.6 cm (15.6")
- EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 5740-334G50Mn:1366 x 768 pixels
- EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- TravelMate 5740-334G50Mn:16:9
- EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):16:10
Processor family
- TravelMate 5740-334G50Mn:Intel® Core™ i3
- EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- TravelMate 5740-334G50Mn:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- TravelMate 5740-334G50Mn:i3-330M
- EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):i7-640LM
Processor cache
- TravelMate 5740-334G50Mn:3 MB
- EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):4 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- TravelMate 5740-334G50Mn:35 W
- EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):25 W

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Comparison of TravelMate 5740-334G50Mn, EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)
181 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5740-334G50Mn View product	B HP EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laptop
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Silver
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-330M	i7-640LM
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.93 GHz
Processor frequency	2.13 GHz	2.13 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
L3 cacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 MB
L2 cacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 MB
Processor socket	BGA 1288	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-600 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C2	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	25 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	16	16
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR3-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 GB
Total storage capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	Intel® HD Graphics
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	266 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	566 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.0625 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.759 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Audio includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High definition audio; Integrated dual-microphone array; Integrated speakers; Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute Combo headphone/microphone jack
Network2 differ
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Integrated Intel Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 NIC)
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 b/g/n	Intel 802.11a/b/g/n; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless Technology
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR	2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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 connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	0	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Including one powered USB 2.0 port; Fourth USB 2.0 port available on configurations with 2.5-inch hard drive 3 USB 2.0; 1 1394a; 1 AC power; 1 combo stereo headphone/mic jack; 1 DisplayPort; 1 docking connector; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 VGA-in
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® QM57 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Spill-resistant keyboard with drains; HP DuraKeys; HP Night Light shines directly on keyboard for low-light conditions
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Genuine Windows Vista Business 64; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 64; Genuine Windows 7 Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows 7 Enterprise 64; Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 32; Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 64; SuSE Linux Enterprise 10
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Windows XP Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	- McAfee Internet Security Suite - Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (SP 2)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	- Acer Crystal Eye - Acer Launch Manager - Acer Video Conference Manager - Adobe Flash Player - Adobe Reader - eSobi - Google Toolbar - Microsoft Silverlight - Norton Online Backup - NTI Media Maker - Skype - Windows Live Essentials	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
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® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	47663	43563
Processor codeDiffers	SLBNF	SLBMK
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	BGA 34 x 28
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	48.8 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	4.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Security management descriptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP ProtectTools Security Manager; Integrated Smart Card Reader; Enhanced Pre-Boot Security; HP SpareKey; One-Step Logon; Setup Password; DriveLock Password; TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip; TPM Enhanced DriveLock; HP Disk Sanitizer; Kensington Lock slot; Support for Computrace LoJack Pro for HP Prote
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95%
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	- ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0 - Wi-Fi	ENERGY STAR qualified; EPEAT Gold
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	381 mm	282.2 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	213.4 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.3 cm	2.8 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	282.2 x 213.4 x 28 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Weight varies by configuration and component. Starting at 3.38 lb
WeightKnown for one	2.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.42 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video adapter featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft DirectX 10.1 (Shader Model 4.1) capable
Video card featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HD Graphics
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 GB 5400 rpm SATA II
Storage drive controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA II, SATA II (5400 rpm) SATA II (7200 rpm) Solid State Drive
Other features2 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP 6-cell (62 WHr) Lithium-Ion Primary Battery
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 GB
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65W Smart AC adapter; Power cord (1.8 meters, with AC adapter 3.66 meters); HP Fast Charge
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30,7 cm (12.1") diagonal LED-backlit WXGA anti-glare (1280 x 800); Ambient Light Sensor
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
Manageability featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP 3D DriveGuard; Intel Core i5 with vPro/Intel Core i7 with vPro technology capable
Docking solutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP 2540 Docking Station, HP USB 2.0 Docking Station, HP Essential USB 2.0 Port Replicator, HP Dual Hinge Notebook Stand, HP Display and Notebook Stand, HP Basic Adjustable Stand, HP Adjustable Display Stand, HP Adjustable Dual Display Stand
Expansion slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 Express Card/34; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 secure digital/MultiMedia card
Multimedia featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio support; Integrated dual-microphone array; Integrated mono speaker; Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute; Combo headphone/mic jack
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	AC	AC, 2
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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