Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS5536-5112 QL-64 vs MSI Megabook VR630-251 AMD Athlon QL-62

62specifications compared
25differ
37identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire AS5536-5112 QL-64:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Megabook VR630-251 AMD Athlon QL-62:40.6 cm (16")
Processor model
- Aspire AS5536-5112 QL-64:QL-64
- Megabook VR630-251 AMD Athlon QL-62:QL-62
Processor frequency
- Aspire AS5536-5112 QL-64:2.1 GHz
- Megabook VR630-251 AMD Athlon QL-62:2 GHz
Internal memory
- Aspire AS5536-5112 QL-64:2 GB
- Megabook VR630-251 AMD Athlon QL-62:4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)
- Aspire AS5536-5112 QL-64:2 x 1 GB
- Megabook VR630-251 AMD Athlon QL-62:2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory
- Aspire AS5536-5112 QL-64:8 GB
- Megabook VR630-251 AMD Athlon QL-62:4 GB
Total storage capacity
- Aspire AS5536-5112 QL-64:250 GB
- Megabook VR630-251 AMD Athlon QL-62:500 GB
Optical drive type
- Aspire AS5536-5112 QL-64:DVD Super Multi DL
- Megabook VR630-251 AMD Athlon QL-62:DVD Super Multi

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Comparison of AS5536-5112, VR630-251
91 specifications	A Acer Aspire AS5536-5112 QL-64 Model AS5536-5112 View product	B MSI Megabook VR630-251 AMD Athlon QL-62 Model VR630-251 View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor modelDiffers	QL-64	QL-62
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one	1 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for one	L2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for one	667 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD
Processor familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD Athlon
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	667 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 1 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 3200	NVIDIA GeForce 8200M
Graphics card familyDiffers	AMD	NVIDIA
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	2.048 GB	1.024 GB
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Line-inDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	AMD M780G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux	Windows Vista Home Premium
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Linux Windows Vista	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	4400 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	2.54 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	374 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	246 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.6 cm	2.68 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.7 cm	3.55 cm
Videoidentical
Internal video mode, resolutionKnown for one	2048 x 1536 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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