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Acer Aspire 5538-313G25Mn vs Acer Aspire 5542-304G32Bn

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 40identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5538-313G25Mn:L310
    • Aspire 5542-304G32Bn:M300
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5538-313G25Mn:1.2 GHz
    • Aspire 5542-304G32Bn:2 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 5538-313G25Mn:3 GB
    • Aspire 5542-304G32Bn:4 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • Aspire 5538-313G25Mn:1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
    • Aspire 5542-304G32Bn:2 x 2 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 5538-313G25Mn:250 GB
    • Aspire 5542-304G32Bn:320 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire 5538-313G25Mn:AMD Radeon HD 3200
    • Aspire 5542-304G32Bn:AMD Radeon HD 4200
  • Wireless technology
    • Aspire 5538-313G25Mn:802.11 b/g/n
    • Aspire 5542-304G32Bn:802.11b/g/n
  • Bluetooth
    • Aspire 5538-313G25Mn:Yes
    • Aspire 5542-304G32Bn:No

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Comparison of Aspire 5538-313G25Mn, Aspire 5542-304G32Bn
62 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display response rise/fallKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 ms
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Athlon
Processor modelDiffersL310M300
Processor frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz2 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 3200AMD Radeon HD 4200
Discrete graphics card memory0.25 GB0.25 GB
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Network2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 b/g/n802.11b/g/n
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
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) portsDiffers01
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M780GAMD M880G
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Battery1 differ
Battery capacity4400 mAh4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs3.5 h3 h
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.8 kg
Height (rear)Differs3.08 cm3.7 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs380 x 259 x 26.4 mm383 x 250 x 26 mm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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