Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 7740-352G25Mn vs Acer TravelMate 8472T-434G32N

138specifications compared
23differ
115identical
9known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 8472T-434G32N has 2 GB more internal memory than the Acer TravelMate 7740-352G25Mn (4 GB vs 2 GB). The Acer TravelMate 8472T-434G32N has 1 x 2 GB more memory layout (slots x size) than the Acer TravelMate 7740-352G25Mn (2 x 2 GB vs 1 x 2 GB). The Acer TravelMate 8472T-434G32N has 70 GB more total storage capacity than the Acer TravelMate 7740-352G25Mn (320 GB vs 250 GB). Only the Acer TravelMate 8472T-434G32N has internal modem. Display diagonal: 43.9 cm (17.3") on the Acer TravelMate 7740-352G25Mn, 35.6 cm (14") on the Acer TravelMate 8472T-434G32N.

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 7740-352G25Mn:43.9 cm (17.3")
- TravelMate 8472T-434G32N:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 7740-352G25Mn:1600 x 900 pixels
- TravelMate 8472T-434G32N:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- TravelMate 7740-352G25Mn:Intel® Core™ i3
- TravelMate 8472T-434G32N:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- TravelMate 7740-352G25Mn:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
- TravelMate 8472T-434G32N:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- TravelMate 7740-352G25Mn:i3-350M
- TravelMate 8472T-434G32N:i5-430M
Internal memory
- TravelMate 7740-352G25Mn:2 GB
- TravelMate 8472T-434G32N:4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)
- TravelMate 7740-352G25Mn:1 x 2 GB
- TravelMate 8472T-434G32N:2 x 2 GB
Total storage capacity
- TravelMate 7740-352G25Mn:250 GB
- TravelMate 8472T-434G32N:320 GB

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Comparison of TravelMate 7740-352G25Mn, TravelMate 8472T-434G32N
147 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 7740-352G25Mn View product	B Acer TravelMate 8472T-434G32N View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-350M	i5-430M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequency	2.26 GHz	2.26 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 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 i5-400 Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C2	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 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)	17	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.53 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	320 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
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card memory	0.125 GB	0.125 GB
Graphics card family	Intel	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 frequency	500 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	667 MHz	766 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
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) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	0	1
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard number of keysDiffers	105	88
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
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)	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)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43529	43537
Processor codeDiffers	SLBPL	SLBPM
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
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 cellsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	3.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	410 mm	345 mm
DepthDiffers	275 mm	249 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.5 cm	2.68 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.55 cm	3.21 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Power supply type	AC	AC
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	V.92

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