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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS5542-1462 AMD Athlon M300 vs Acer Aspire AS5542-5989 AMD Turion

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  • 94specifications compared
  • 4differ
  • 90identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • AMD Athlon
    • AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile
  • Processor model
    • M300
    • M500
  • Processor frequency
    • 2 GHz
    • 2.2 GHz
  • Battery life (max)
    • 3 h
    • 2.5 h

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96 specifications
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Acer

Aspire AS5542-1462 AMD Athlon M300

Model AS5542-1462

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Acer

Aspire AS5542-5989 AMD Turion

Model AS5542-5989

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Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceGlossGloss
Display response rise/fall8 ms8 ms
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyDiffersAMD AthlonAMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile
Processor modelDiffersM300M500
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speed667 MHz667 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity320 GB320 GB
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelAMD Radeon HD 4200AMD Radeon HD 4200
Graphics card familyAMDAMD
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.663 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemDolbyDolby
Number of built-in speakers22
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
CD read speed24x24x
CD write speed24x24x
CD rewrite speed16x16x
CD-R read speed24x24x
CD-R write speed24x24x
CD-RW read speed24x24x
CD-RW write speed16x16x
DVD-R read speed8x8x
DVD-R write speed8x8x
DVD-R Double Layer read speed6x6x
DVD-R Double Layer write speed4x4x
DVD-RW read speed6x6x
DVD-RW write speed6x6x
DVD+R read speed8x8x
DVD+R write speed8x8x
DVD+R Double Layer read speed6x6x
DVD+R Double Layer write speed4x4x
DVD+RW read speed6x6x
DVD+RW write speed8x8x
DVD-RAM read speed8x8x
DVD-RAM write speed5x5x
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
BluetoothNoNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetAMD M880GAMD M880G
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keys103103
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Number of keyboard cursor keys44
Keyboard key pitch1.8 mm1.8 mm
Keyboard function keys1111
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Trial software- McAfee Internet Security Suite - Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007- McAfee Internet Security Suite - Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007
Bundled software- Acer Crystal Eye - Acer eRecovery Management - Acer GridVista - Acer Launch Manager - Adobe Acrobat Reader - Adobe Flash Player - eSobi - Google Toolbar - Microsoft Works 8.5 - MyWinLocker - Norton Online Backup - NTI Media Maker- Acer Crystal Eye - Acer eRecovery Management - Acer GridVista - Acer Launch Manager - Adobe Acrobat Reader - Adobe Flash Player - eSobi - Google Toolbar - Microsoft Works 8.5 - MyWinLocker - Norton Online Backup - NTI Media Maker
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Differs3 h2.5 h
Battery recharge time2.5 h2.5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
HDD user passwordYesYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.8 kg2.8 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)383 x 250 x 26 mm383 x 250 x 26 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedNoNo
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Power consumption (typical)65 W65 W
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Internal modemYesYes
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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