Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5502ZWXMi vs Acer Aspire 5612WLMi_512

Add a product
  • 56specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 35identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5502ZWXMi:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • Aspire 5612WLMi_512:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5502ZWXMi:1.73 GHz
    • Aspire 5612WLMi_512:1.66 GHz
  • Processor front side bus
    • Aspire 5502ZWXMi:400 MHz
    • Aspire 5612WLMi_512:667 MHz
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 5502ZWXMi:1 GB
    • Aspire 5612WLMi_512:0.5 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • Aspire 5502ZWXMi:2 x 0.5 GB
    • Aspire 5612WLMi_512:1 x 0.5 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Aspire 5502ZWXMi:2 GB
    • Aspire 5612WLMi_512:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 5502ZWXMi:80 GB
    • Aspire 5612WLMi_512:60 GB
  • HDD interface
    • Aspire 5502ZWXMi:Ultra-ATA/100
    • Aspire 5612WLMi_512:SATA

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of Aspire 5502ZWXMi, Aspire 5612WLMi_512
80 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution1280 x 800 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ Duo
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz1.66 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busDiffers400 MHz667 MHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 0.5 GB1 x 0.5 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers80 GB60 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersUltra-ATA/100SATA
HDD speedDiffers4200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GMA 950
Maximum graphics card memory0.128 GB0.128 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersIntel AC'97, Sound Blaster Pro & MS-Sound compatibleIntel HDA, Sound Blaster Pro & MS Sound compatible
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraNoNo
Networkidentical
Networking featuresFast Ethernet, Wireless LANFast Ethernet, Wireless LAN
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIType II
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 915PM ExpressIntel® 945GM Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Keyboard function keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
Keyboard special featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMedia keys
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows XP Home EditionWindows XP Home Edition
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Empowering Technology Acer GridVista Acer Launch Manager Aspire Arcade Norton AntiVirus (90 days) Adobe Acrobat Reader CyberLink PowerProducer NTI CD MakerAcer Empowering Technology AcerGridVista Acer Launch manager Acer Arcade Norton AntiVirus (90 days) Adobe Acrobat Reader CyberLink Power Producer NTI CD Maker
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Differs3.5 h3 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI 2.0 ACPI 2.0 Mobile PC2002 Wi-Fi
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.38 kg2.89 kg
WidthDiffers335 mm358 mm
DepthDiffers240 mm269 mm
HeightDiffers31.9 mm29.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, user & supervisor passwords
BIOS ACPIDiffers1.0b2.0
Infrared data portNoNo
Special featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAcer QuicCharge
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Wake-on-Ring readyYesYes
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeData/Fax V.92Data/Fax V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD rewrite speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD write speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD rewrite speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons