Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 7740-564G50MN vs MSI Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

129specifications compared
36differ
93identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- TravelMate 7740-564G50MN:Black
- Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Black, Red
Display diagonal
- TravelMate 7740-564G50MN:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 7740-564G50MN:1600 x 900 pixels
- Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- TravelMate 7740-564G50MN:16:9
- Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:16:10
Processor generation
- TravelMate 7740-564G50MN:Intel® Core™ i5
- Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- TravelMate 7740-564G50MN:i5-560M
- Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
Processor boost frequency
- TravelMate 7740-564G50MN:3.2 GHz
- Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.8 GHz
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 7740-564G50MN:2.66 GHz
- Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.53 GHz

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Comparison of TravelMate 7740-564G50MN, GX740-275BE
151 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 7740-564G50MN View product	B MSI Megabook GX740-275BE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Model GX740-275BE View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Red
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-560M	i5-460M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.2 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.66 GHz	2.53 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 i5-500 Mobile Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	K0	K0
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)Differs	20	19
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650	AMD Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card family	AMD	AMD
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)	766 MHz	766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.024 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 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 quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
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
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Windows XP Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 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 TechnologyDiffers	Yes	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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	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® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	36 bit	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49653	50179
Processor codeDiffers	SLBTT	SLC22
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery capacityKnown for one	48.8 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	3.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	120 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	3.2 kg
WidthDiffers	410 mm	395 mm
DepthDiffers	275 mm	278 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.5 cm	3.3 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.55 cm	3.95 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bag includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad

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