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Acer Aspire AS5538-204G32MN AMD Athlon vs Samsung R720-Aura T3400 Serento

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  • 64specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 38identical
  • 73known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire AS5538-204G32MN AMD Athlon:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • R720-Aura T3400 Serento:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire AS5538-204G32MN AMD Athlon:1366 x 768 pixels
    • R720-Aura T3400 Serento:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Display brightness
    • Aspire AS5538-204G32MN AMD Athlon:200 cd/m²
    • R720-Aura T3400 Serento:220 cd/m²
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire AS5538-204G32MN AMD Athlon:AMD
    • R720-Aura T3400 Serento:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire AS5538-204G32MN AMD Athlon:AMD Athlon
    • R720-Aura T3400 Serento:Intel Pentium Mobile
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire AS5538-204G32MN AMD Athlon:1.6 GHz
    • R720-Aura T3400 Serento:2.16 GHz
  • Memory clock speed
    • Aspire AS5538-204G32MN AMD Athlon:667 MHz
    • R720-Aura T3400 Serento:800 MHz
  • Compatible memory cards
    • Aspire AS5538-204G32MN AMD Athlon:MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
    • R720-Aura T3400 Serento:MMC, SD, SDHC

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Comparison of AS5538-204G32MN, R720-Aura T3400 Serento
137 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessDiffers200 cd/m²220 cd/m²
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD AthlonIntel Pentium Mobile
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceT3400
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.16 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 478
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium T3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMerom
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source291 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers667 MHz800 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity320 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 3200AMD Radeon HD 4330
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers0.25 GB0.512 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2.048 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC272
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHD 16/20/24 bit
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 b/g/nIEEE 802.11b/g
BluetoothNoNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M780GIntel® PM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad + Scroll zone
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software3 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareDiffers-CyberLink PowerDirector. -McAfee Internet Security Suite. -Microsoft Works 9.0 + Office Home & Student 2007.McAfee Security Microsoft Office 2007
Bundled softwareDiffers-Acer Arcade Deluxe con Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia. -Acer Crystal Eye. -Acer GridVista. -Acer GameZone. -Acer Game Console. -Acer Backup Manager. -Acer eRecovery Management. -Adobe Reader. -Adobe Flash Player. -Google Toolbar. -Google Desktop. -NTI Media Maker.SAMSUNG Recovery Solution III Adobe Acrobat Reader
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35583
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLB3P
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Differs3.5 h2 h
Battery capacityKnown for one48.8 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
HDD user passwordYesYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.88 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm411.4 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm272.4 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32.6 mm
Height (front)Differs2.46 cm3.26 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.08 cm3.96 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source411.4 x 272.4 x 39.6 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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