Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS5542G-504G64MN AMD Turion II Dual Core M500 vs Acer Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN

76specifications compared
34differ
42identical
83known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire AS5542G-504G64MN AMD Turion II Dual Core M500:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolution
- Aspire AS5542G-504G64MN AMD Turion II Dual Core M500:1366 x 768 pixels
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:1920 x 1080 pixels
Processor manufacturer
- Aspire AS5542G-504G64MN AMD Turion II Dual Core M500:AMD
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:Intel
Processor family
- Aspire AS5542G-504G64MN AMD Turion II Dual Core M500:AMD Turion II Dual Core
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire AS5542G-504G64MN AMD Turion II Dual Core M500:M500
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:i7-720QM
Processor frequency
- Aspire AS5542G-504G64MN AMD Turion II Dual Core M500:2.2 GHz
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:1.6 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire AS5542G-504G64MN AMD Turion II Dual Core M500:1 MB
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:6 MB
Processor cache type
- Aspire AS5542G-504G64MN AMD Turion II Dual Core M500:L2
- Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN:Smart Cache

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Comparison of AS5542G-504G64MN, Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN
159 specifications	A Acer Aspire AS5542G-504G64MN AMD Turion II Dual Core M500 Model AS5542G-504G64MN View product	B Acer Aspire 8942G-728G1TBN View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightness	220 cd/m²	220 cd/m²
Display response rise/fall	8 ms	8 ms
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	AMD	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	AMD Turion II Dual Core	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	M500	i7-720QM
Processor coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Socket 988
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Clarksfield
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	774 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	667 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 4570	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850
Graphics card family	AMD	AMD
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.5 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Dolby Home Theater	High Definition Audio
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for one	AAC, MP3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth	No	No
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000BASE-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	5
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Line-in	Yes	Yes
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) portsDiffers	1	0
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
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	AMD M880G	Intel® HM55 Express
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43122
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBLY
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery capacityDiffers	4400 mAh	71 Wh
Battery life (max)	3 h	3 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	2.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	48.8 W	120 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	4.6 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	440 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	295 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.6 cm	3.1 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.7 cm	4.38 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	No	Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of keyboard cursor keysKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard keystrokeKnown for one	1.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one	11	Unknown — not stated by the source

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