Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5538-514G32Mn vs Acer Aspire 5942G-724G64Bn

52specifications compared
13differ
39identical
91known for one product only

Key differences

Internal memory type
- Aspire 5538-514G32Mn:DDR2-SDRAM
- Aspire 5942G-724G64Bn:DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed
- Aspire 5538-514G32Mn:667 MHz
- Aspire 5942G-724G64Bn:1066 MHz
Total storage capacity
- Aspire 5538-514G32Mn:320 GB
- Aspire 5942G-724G64Bn:640 GB
Discrete graphics card model
- Aspire 5538-514G32Mn:AMD Radeon HD 3200
- Aspire 5942G-724G64Bn:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650
Wireless technology
- Aspire 5538-514G32Mn:802.11b/g/n
- Aspire 5942G-724G64Bn:802.11 b/g/n
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- Aspire 5538-514G32Mn:4
- Aspire 5942G-724G64Bn:3
ExpressCard slot
- Aspire 5538-514G32Mn:No
- Aspire 5942G-724G64Bn:Yes
Motherboard chipset
- Aspire 5538-514G32Mn:AMD M780G
- Aspire 5942G-724G64Bn:Intel® HM55 Express

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Comparison of Aspire 5538-514G32Mn, Aspire 5942G-724G64Bn
143 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5538-514G32Mn View product	B Acer Aspire 5942G-724G64Bn View product
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Processor familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	i7-720QM
Processor coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Socket 988
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Clarksfield
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	B1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	774 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	667 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	640 GB
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 3200	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.816 GB
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.25 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11b/g/n	802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	AMD M780G	Intel® HM55 Express
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	- McAfee Internet Security Suite - Microsoft Works 9.0 + Office Home & Student 2007
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	- Acer Arcade Deluxe - Acer InstantOn Arcade - Acer Bio-Protection - Acer Crystal Eye - Acer GridVista - Acer Launch Manager - Acer Backup Manager - Acer PowerSmart Manager - Acer Recovery Management - Acer GameZone - Acer Video Conference Manager - Adobe Reader - NTI Media Maker
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43122
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBLY
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery2 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	4400 mAh	48.8 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	3.5 h	3 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	3 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	382 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	274 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.08 cm	3.95 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	380 x 259 x 26.4 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	No	Yes

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