Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5230-602G16MN vs Acer Aspire 6530G-804G64MN

54specifications compared
19differ
35identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5230-602G16MN:39.1 cm (15.4")
- Aspire 6530G-804G64MN:40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5230-602G16MN:1280 x 800 pixels
- Aspire 6530G-804G64MN:1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire 5230-602G16MN:16:10
- Aspire 6530G-804G64MN:16:9
Processor model
- Aspire 5230-602G16MN:QL-60
- Aspire 6530G-804G64MN:ZM-84
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5230-602G16MN:1.9 GHz
- Aspire 6530G-804G64MN:2.2 GHz
Internal memory
- Aspire 5230-602G16MN:2 GB
- Aspire 6530G-804G64MN:4 GB
Discrete graphics card model
- Aspire 5230-602G16MN:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3200
- Aspire 6530G-804G64MN:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Networking features
- Aspire 5230-602G16MN:Ethernet/Fast Ethernet
- Aspire 6530G-804G64MN:Gigabit Ethernet

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Comparison of Aspire 5230-602G16MN, Aspire 6530G-804G64MN
76 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5230-602G16MN View product	B Acer Aspire 6530G-804G64MN View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	40.6 cm (16")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 ms
Processor2 differ
Processor modelDiffers	QL-60	ZM-84
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.9 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L2
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	AMD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for one	AMD Athlon	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storageidentical
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Total storage capacityKnown for one	160 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD±RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3200	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.512 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.304 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP	0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Ethernet/Fast Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology	IEEE 802.11b/g/n	IEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-outDiffers	Yes	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
TV-out typeKnown for one	S-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD M780G
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Basic	Windows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer ePower, eAudio, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer Arcade Deluxe + Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, Acer InstantOn Arcade, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Acer GameZone, Acer Video Conference Manager
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Poweridentical
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
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.75 kg	3.5 kg
WidthDiffers	366 mm	385 mm
DepthDiffers	274 mm	277.5 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.36 cm	4.1 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.26 cm	4.39 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-Ring ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem type	ITU V.92	ITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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