Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS5542-5989 AMD Turion vs Acer Aspire 5930-6140

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 34identical
  • 128known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire AS5542-5989 AMD Turion:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Aspire 5930-6140:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire AS5542-5989 AMD Turion:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Aspire 5930-6140:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire AS5542-5989 AMD Turion:16:9
    • Aspire 5930-6140:16:10
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire AS5542-5989 AMD Turion:AMD
    • Aspire 5930-6140:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire AS5542-5989 AMD Turion:AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile
    • Aspire 5930-6140:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • Aspire AS5542-5989 AMD Turion:M500
    • Aspire 5930-6140:P8400
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire AS5542-5989 AMD Turion:2.2 GHz
    • Aspire 5930-6140:2.26 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire AS5542-5989 AMD Turion:1 MB
    • Aspire 5930-6140:3 MB

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Comparison of AS5542-5989, Aspire 5930-6140
179 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 cd/m²
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Turion 64 X2 MobileIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersM500P8400
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 478
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
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 source25 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.050 - 1.150 V
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.5
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolbyHD 5.1
Networkidentical
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000BASE-T(X)
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
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 source1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
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
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard keystrokeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 mm
Keyboard function keysDiffers1112
Keyboard easy keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard euro keyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard key pitchKnown for one1.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Vista
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows 7 Home PremiumUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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 sourceYes
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 sourceYes
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 sourceYes
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 source35569
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSL3BU
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one2.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one2.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, Supervisor
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg3 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source366 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source274 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one383 x 250 x 26 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersNoYes
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240V
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
Power consumption (typical)Known for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon HD 4200Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.663 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD M880GUnknown — not stated by the source

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