Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5740ZG-P603G32Mn vs Acer TravelMate Timeline 8172Z-U542G25nkk

118specifications compared
30differ
88identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 5740ZG-P603G32Mn has 0.66 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate Timeline 8172Z-U542G25nkk (1.86 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Acer TravelMate 5740ZG-P603G32Mn has 17 W more thermal Design Power (TDP) than the Acer TravelMate Timeline 8172Z-U542G25nkk (35 W vs 18 W). The Acer TravelMate Timeline 8172Z-U542G25nkk has 15°C more tjunction than the Acer TravelMate 5740ZG-P603G32Mn (105 °C vs 90 °C). Only the Acer TravelMate Timeline 8172Z-U542G25nkk has Bluetooth. Only the Acer TravelMate Timeline 8172Z-U542G25nkk has docking connector.

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 5740ZG-P603G32Mn:39.6 cm (15.6")
- TravelMate Timeline 8172Z-U542G25nkk:29.5 cm (11.6")
Processor model
- TravelMate 5740ZG-P603G32Mn:P6000
- TravelMate Timeline 8172Z-U542G25nkk:U5400
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 5740ZG-P603G32Mn:1.86 GHz
- TravelMate Timeline 8172Z-U542G25nkk:1.2 GHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate 5740ZG-P603G32Mn:PGA988
- TravelMate Timeline 8172Z-U542G25nkk:BGA 1288
Processor operating modes
- TravelMate 5740ZG-P603G32Mn:32-bit, 64-bit
- TravelMate Timeline 8172Z-U542G25nkk:64-bit
Stepping
- TravelMate 5740ZG-P603G32Mn:C2
- TravelMate Timeline 8172Z-U542G25nkk:K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- TravelMate 5740ZG-P603G32Mn:35 W
- TravelMate Timeline 8172Z-U542G25nkk:18 W
Tjunction
- TravelMate 5740ZG-P603G32Mn:90 °C
- TravelMate Timeline 8172Z-U542G25nkk:105 °C

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Comparison of TravelMate 5740ZG-P603G32Mn, TravelMate Timeline 8172Z-U542G25nkk
131 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5740ZG-P603G32Mn View product	B Acer TravelMate Timeline 8172Z-U542G25nkk View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 cd/m²
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	P6000	U5400
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.86 GHz	1.2 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium P6000 Series for Mobile	Intel Pentium U5000 Series for Mobile
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C2	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	18 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	1	1
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)Differs	14	9
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	1 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR3-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	250 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	0.512 GB	0.125 GB
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD	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	166 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	500 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	AMD Radeon HD 5470	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
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 features4 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 Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	No	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
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® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49058	49156
Processor codeDiffers	SLBWB	SLBUH
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5x37.5 mm	BGA 34 x 28
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	1.35 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
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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