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Acer Aspire 5538-203G25MN vs Acer Aspire 5538G-313G32MN

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  • 75specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 67identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5538-203G25MN:1.6 GHz
    • Aspire 5538G-313G32MN:1.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5538-203G25MN:0.512 MB
    • Aspire 5538G-313G32MN:1 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • Aspire 5538-203G25MN:667 MHz
    • Aspire 5538G-313G32MN:800 MHz
  • Internal memory type
    • Aspire 5538-203G25MN:DDR2-SDRAM
    • Aspire 5538G-313G32MN:DDR3-SDRAM
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 5538-203G25MN:250 GB
    • Aspire 5538G-313G32MN:320 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire 5538-203G25MN:AMD Radeon HD 3200
    • Aspire 5538G-313G32MN:AMD Radeon HD 4330
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • Aspire 5538-203G25MN:0.25 GB
    • Aspire 5538G-313G32MN:0.512 GB
  • Operating system installed
    • Aspire 5538-203G25MN:Windows Vista Home Premium
    • Aspire 5538G-313G32MN:Windows 7 Home Premium

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Comparison of Aspire 5538-203G25MN, Aspire 5538G-313G32MN
77 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightness200 cd/m²200 cd/m²
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyAMD AthlonAMD Athlon
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers0.512 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busDiffers667 MHz800 MHz
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL310
Memory1 differ
Internal memory3 GB3 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed667 MHz667 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 3200AMD Radeon HD 4330
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers0.25 GB0.512 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2.048 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
Networkidentical
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technology802.11 b/g/n802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothNoNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetAMD M780GAMD M780G
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Trial software-CyberLink PowerDirector -McAfee Internet Security Suite -Microsoft Works 9.0 + Office Home & Student 2007-CyberLink PowerDirector -McAfee Internet Security Suite -Microsoft Works 9.0 + Office Home & Student 2007
Bundled software-Acer Arcade Deluxe -Acer Crystal Eye -Acer GridVista -Acer GameZone -Acer Game Console -Acer Backup Manager -Acer eRecovery Management -Adobe Reader -Adobe Flash Player -Google Toolbar -Google Desktop -NTI Media Maker-Acer Arcade Deluxe -Acer Crystal Eye -Acer GridVista -Acer GameZone -Acer Game Console -Acer Backup Manager -Acer eRecovery Management -Adobe Reader -Adobe Flash Player -Google Toolbar -Google Desktop -NTI Media Maker
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacity48.8 Wh48.8 Wh
Battery life (max)3.5 h3.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
HDD user passwordYesYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.4 kg2.4 kg
Width380 mm380 mm
Depth259 mm259 mm
Height (front)2.64 cm2.64 cm
Height (rear)3.08 cm3.08 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Internal modemNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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