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Acer Extensa 5430-652G16Mn AMD Athlon QL-65 vs Acer Aspire 5542G-304G32MN

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  • 61specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 38identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Extensa 5430-652G16Mn AMD Athlon QL-65:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • Aspire 5542G-304G32MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Extensa 5430-652G16Mn AMD Athlon QL-65:1280 x 800 pixels
    • Aspire 5542G-304G32MN:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Extensa 5430-652G16Mn AMD Athlon QL-65:16:10
    • Aspire 5542G-304G32MN:16:9
  • Processor model
    • Extensa 5430-652G16Mn AMD Athlon QL-65:QL-65
    • Aspire 5542G-304G32MN:M300
  • Processor frequency
    • Extensa 5430-652G16Mn AMD Athlon QL-65:1.9 GHz
    • Aspire 5542G-304G32MN:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Extensa 5430-652G16Mn AMD Athlon QL-65:2 MB
    • Aspire 5542G-304G32MN:1 MB
  • Internal memory
    • Extensa 5430-652G16Mn AMD Athlon QL-65:2 GB
    • Aspire 5542G-304G32MN:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Extensa 5430-652G16Mn AMD Athlon QL-65:160 GB
    • Aspire 5542G-304G32MN:320 GB

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Comparison of 5430-652G16Mn, Aspire 5542G-304G32MN
90 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Display brightness220 cd/m²220 cd/m²
Display response rise/fall8 ms8 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one400:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyAMD AthlonAMD Athlon
Processor modelDiffersQL-65M300
Processor frequencyDiffers1.9 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busKnown for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speed667 MHz667 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers160 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 3200AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4570
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers0.25 GB0.512 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.663 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers3D SONICHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/g802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M780GAMD M880G
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-McAfee Internet Security Suite 2009 -Microsoft Works + Office Home & Student 2007
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-Acer Arcade Deluxe: Acer CinemaVision és Acer ClearVision technológiák -Acer Backup Manager -Acer Crystal Eye -Acer GridVista -Acer Launch Manager -Adobe Reader -Adobe Flash Player -NTI Media Maker -Acer eRecovery Management
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48.8 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs3.5 h3 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers4 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers360 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm250 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.7 cm
HeightKnown for one30.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD write speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source

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