Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 7740-353G25Mn vs MSI Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M

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  • 117specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 81identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate 7740-353G25Mn:Black
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Black, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 7740-353G25Mn:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate 7740-353G25Mn:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • TravelMate 7740-353G25Mn:16:9
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:16:10
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate 7740-353G25Mn:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate 7740-353G25Mn:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 7740-353G25Mn:i3-350M
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 7740-353G25Mn:2.26 GHz
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.4 GHz

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Comparison of TravelMate 7740-353G25Mn, GX740-238NE
146 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-350Mi5-450M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s4.8 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
SteppingDiffersC2K0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1718
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB500 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer Crystal Eye, Acer Launch Manager, Acer Video Conference Manager, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Reader, Corel WinDVD, eSobi, Google Toolbar, Microsoft Silverlight, Norton Online Backup, NTI Media Maker, Skype, Windows Live EssentialsUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4352949022
Processor codeDiffersSLBPLSLBTZ
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery life (max)Known for one3.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg3.2 kg
WidthDiffers410 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm278 mm
Height (front)Differs2.5 cm3.3 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.55 cm3.95 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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