Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 8372 vs MSI Megabook GX740-274NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 102identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate 8372:Black
    • Megabook GX740-274NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Black, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 8372:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Megabook GX740-274NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate 8372:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Megabook GX740-274NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:1440 x 900 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • TravelMate 8372:16:9
    • Megabook GX740-274NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:16:10
  • Maximum internal memory
    • TravelMate 8372:8 GB
    • Megabook GX740-274NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • TravelMate 8372:320 GB
    • Megabook GX740-274NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:500 GB
  • HDD speed
    • TravelMate 8372:5400 RPM
    • Megabook GX740-274NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:7200 RPM
  • Optical drive type
    • TravelMate 8372:DVD Super Multi
    • Megabook GX740-274NL laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:DVD Super Multi DL

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Comparison of TravelMate 8372, GX740-274NL
149 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1440 x 900 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
Graphics card familyDiffersIntelAMD
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon HD 5870
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers89
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers87 W120 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
WeightDiffers2.1 kg3.2 kg
WidthDiffers323.6 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers234 mm278 mm
Height (front)Differs2.62 cm3.3 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.05 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
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffersNoYes

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