Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS5742-6402 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M vs Samsung N230-HAV1DE Intel Atom® N450 Netbook

90specifications compared
49differ
41identical
68known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire AS5742-6402 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:39.6 cm (15.6")
- N230-HAV1DE Intel Atom® N450 Netbook:25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolution
- Aspire AS5742-6402 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:1366 x 768 pixels
- N230-HAV1DE Intel Atom® N450 Netbook:1024 x 600 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire AS5742-6402 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:16:9
- N230-HAV1DE Intel Atom® N450 Netbook:5:3
Processor family
- Aspire AS5742-6402 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:Intel® Core™ i3
- N230-HAV1DE Intel Atom® N450 Netbook:Intel Atom®
Processor model
- Aspire AS5742-6402 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:i3-380M
- N230-HAV1DE Intel Atom® N450 Netbook:N450
Processor cores
- Aspire AS5742-6402 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2
- N230-HAV1DE Intel Atom® N450 Netbook:1
Processor threads
- Aspire AS5742-6402 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:4
- N230-HAV1DE Intel Atom® N450 Netbook:2
Processor frequency
- Aspire AS5742-6402 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M:2.53 GHz
- N230-HAV1DE Intel Atom® N450 Netbook:1.66 GHz

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Comparison of AS5742-6402, N230-HAV1DE
158 specifications	A Acer Aspire AS5742-6402 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-380M Model AS5742-6402 View product	B Samsung N230-HAV1DE Intel Atom® N450 Netbook Model N230-HAV1DE View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1024 x 600 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	5:3
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i3-380M	N450
Processor coresDiffers	2	1
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	1.66 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	2.5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	0.512 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	PGA988	BGA 559
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Atom N400 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Pineview
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	5.5 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	123 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	66 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	19	10
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A0
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	1 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	667 MHz	800 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	1 x 1 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 GB
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	667 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GMA 3150
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	1.3 MP	0.3 MP
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile network generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3G
2G standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Edge, GPRS
3G standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HSDPA, HSUPA
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fast Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11 b/g/n
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0+HS
Data networkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3G
SIM card supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ATI XGP ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Port replicatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel NM10
GPS (satellite)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Basic	Windows 7 Starter
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Easy Display Manager, Easy Network Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager, Samsung Update Plus, Samsung Battery Manager, Battery Life Extender, AnyPC, Easy File Share, Easy Content Share, Google Toolbar, Game Console, Easy Resolution Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter
Processor special features14 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	36 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50178	42503
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1/4.2	SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBMG
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	3
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	1.03 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	264 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	188.9 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.5 cm	2.17 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.41 cm	2.32 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC - DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Netbook
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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