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

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  • 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
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
Processor6 differ
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-560Mi5-460M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2019
Memory1 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 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 capacityDiffers640 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
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650AMD Radeon HD 5870
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
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows XP ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs36 bitYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4965350179
Processor codeDiffersSLBTTSLC22
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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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