Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS5542-1462 AMD Athlon M300 vs MSI Classic CR630-095CS laptop AMD Athlon II P340

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 34identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Aspire AS5542-1462 AMD Athlon M300:AMD Athlon
    • Classic CR630-095CS laptop AMD Athlon II P340:AMD Athlon II
  • Processor model
    • Aspire AS5542-1462 AMD Athlon M300:M300
    • Classic CR630-095CS laptop AMD Athlon II P340:P340
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire AS5542-1462 AMD Athlon M300:2 GHz
    • Classic CR630-095CS laptop AMD Athlon II P340:2.2 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire AS5542-1462 AMD Athlon M300:4 GB
    • Classic CR630-095CS laptop AMD Athlon II P340:3 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Aspire AS5542-1462 AMD Athlon M300:DVD Super Multi
    • Classic CR630-095CS laptop AMD Athlon II P340:DVD Super Multi DL
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire AS5542-1462 AMD Athlon M300:AMD Radeon HD 4200
    • Classic CR630-095CS laptop AMD Athlon II P340:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4270
  • Audio system
    • Aspire AS5542-1462 AMD Athlon M300:Dolby
    • Classic CR630-095CS laptop AMD Athlon II P340:HDA
  • Networking features
    • Aspire AS5542-1462 AMD Athlon M300:Gigabit Ethernet
    • Classic CR630-095CS laptop AMD Athlon II P340:Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN

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Comparison of AS5542-1462, CR630-095CS
112 specifications
Displayidentical
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyDiffersAMD AthlonAMD Athlon II
Processor modelDiffersM300P340
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.2 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 4200AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4270
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolbyHDA
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CD read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD rewrite speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-R read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-R write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-RW write speedKnown for one16xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW read speedKnown for one6xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one5xUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M880GAMD RS880M
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of keyboard cursor keysKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard key pitchKnown for one1.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one11Unknown — not stated by the source
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumFreeDOS
Trial softwareKnown for one- McAfee Internet Security Suite - Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one- 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 MakerUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one2.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.48 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one383 x 250 x 26 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source374 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source247 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP

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