Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 8572-353G32MNKK vs MSI Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 86identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate 8572-353G32MNKK:Black
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Black, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 8572-353G32MNKK:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate 8572-353G32MNKK:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • TravelMate 8572-353G32MNKK:16:9
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:16:10
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate 8572-353G32MNKK:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate 8572-353G32MNKK:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 8572-353G32MNKK:i3-350M
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:i5-450M
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 8572-353G32MNKK:2.26 GHz
    • Megabook GX740-238NE laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-450M:2.4 GHz

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Comparison of TravelMate 8572-353G32MNKK, GX740-238NE
159 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i34th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-350Mi5-450M
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s4.8 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
SteppingDiffersC2K0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1718
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.66 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz766 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Radeon HD 5870
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.024 GB
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one32-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4352949022
Processor codeDiffersSLBPLSLBTZ
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1/4.2
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery life (max)Known for one8.5 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
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneACPI 3.0, Mobile PC 2002, DMI 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg3.2 kg
WidthDiffers379 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm278 mm
Height (front)Differs2.77 cm3.3 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.2 cm3.95 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC - DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneITU V.92Unknown — not stated by the source

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