Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN vs Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security

136specifications compared
34differ
102identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN has 1.33 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security (2.53 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Acer TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN has 17 W more thermal Design Power (TDP) than the Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security (35 W vs 18 W). The Acer TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN has 10 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security (19 vs 9). Only the Acer TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN has card reader integrated. Only the Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security has docking connector.

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:33.8 cm (13.3")
Processor family
- TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN:Intel® Core™ i5
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN:i5-460M
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:i3-330UM
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN:2.53 GHz
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:1.2 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN:35 W
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:18 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN:19
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:9
Internal memory
- TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN:4 GB
- TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security:3 GB

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Comparison of TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN, TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security
152 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5740G-464G64MN View product	B Acer TravelMate 8172T-33U3G32nkk + Security View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 cd/m²
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-460M	i3-330UM
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	1.2 GHz
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	18 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	19	9
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	3 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	320 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 5650	Intel HD
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD	Intel
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	166 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	766 MHz	500 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	High Definition Audio
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabite Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.1+EDR	3.0+HS
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP Professional
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50179	49021
Processor codeDiffers	SLC22	SLBUG
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	BGA 34 x 28
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs	4.5 h	8 h
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	63 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	48.8 W	40 W
Securityidentical
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	1.4 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	285 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	206.3 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.3 cm	2.02 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.42 cm	2.91 cm
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	- Wi-Fi - ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0

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