Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS vs HP G72-a16ED Notebook PC

127specifications compared
32differ
95identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:29.5 cm (11.6")
- G72-a16ED Notebook PC:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:1366 x 768 pixels
- G72-a16ED Notebook PC:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor generation
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:Intel® Core™ i3
- G72-a16ED Notebook PC:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:i3-380UM
- G72-a16ED Notebook PC:i3-350M
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:1.33 GHz
- G72-a16ED Notebook PC:2.26 GHz
Stepping
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:K0
- G72-a16ED Notebook PC:C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:18 W
- G72-a16ED Notebook PC:35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS:10
- G72-a16ED Notebook PC:17

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Comparison of TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS, G72-a16ED Notebook PC
164 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 8172-38U4G32nkk_UMTS View product	B HP G72-a16ED Notebook PC View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-380UM	i3-350M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	1.33 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.33 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 series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	K0	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	18 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	10	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	3 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	320 GB	320 GB
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 frequencyDiffers	166 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	500 MHz	667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.274 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	Altec Lansing
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Network3 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	3G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN, WWAN	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
WWANKnown for one	Installed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyDiffers	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100Base-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/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Windows XP Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Norton Online Backup Symantec Norton Internet Security 2010
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Internet Explorer, Windows Live Messenger, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player
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 Technology	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Differs	Yes	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50028	43529
Processor codeDiffers	SLBSL	SLBPL
Processor package sizeDiffers	BGA 34 x 28	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 cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	48 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	6 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	40 W	65 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
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	- Wi-Fi - ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.4 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	285 mm	412 mm
DepthDiffers	206.3 mm	269 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.02 cm	3.24 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.91 cm	3.74 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY

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