Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 7740-373G32MN vs MSI Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 92identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 7740-373G32MN has 160 x 900 pixels more display resolution than the MSI Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M (1600 x 900 pixels vs 1440 x 900 pixels). The MSI Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M has 0.13 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 7740-373G32MN (2.53 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The MSI Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M has 15°C more tjunction than the Acer TravelMate 7740-373G32MN (105 °C vs 90 °C). Only the MSI Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M has Bluetooth. Only the MSI Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M has ExpressCard slot.

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate 7740-373G32MN:Black
    • Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Black, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 7740-373G32MN:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate 7740-373G32MN:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:1440 x 900 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • TravelMate 7740-373G32MN:16:9
    • Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:16:10
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate 7740-373G32MN:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate 7740-373G32MN:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 7740-373G32MN:i3-370M
    • Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 7740-373G32MN:2.4 GHz
    • Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.53 GHz

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Comparison of TravelMate 7740-373G32MN, GX740-275BE
149 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1440 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-370Mi5-460M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1288
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
TjunctionDiffers90 °C105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1819
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 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
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel HDAMD 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
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4902050179
Processor codeDiffersSLBUKSLC22
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery capacityKnown for one48.8 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one3.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — 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
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad

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