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Acer Aspire 5538G-514G50MN vs MSI X-Slim Series X400-208 Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 34identical
  • 75known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5538G-514G50MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • X-Slim Series X400-208 Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5538G-514G50MN:1.6 GHz
    • X-Slim Series X400-208 Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:1.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5538G-514G50MN:1 MB
    • X-Slim Series X400-208 Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 5538G-514G50MN:L2
    • X-Slim Series X400-208 Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:Smart Cache
  • Processor front side bus
    • Aspire 5538G-514G50MN:667 MHz
    • X-Slim Series X400-208 Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:800 MHz
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 5538G-514G50MN:4 GB
    • X-Slim Series X400-208 Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:2 GB
  • Memory clock speed
    • Aspire 5538G-514G50MN:667 MHz
    • X-Slim Series X400-208 Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:800 MHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Aspire 5538G-514G50MN:4 GB
    • X-Slim Series X400-208 Intel® Core™2 Duo SU7300:2 GB

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Comparison of Aspire 5538G-514G50MN, X400-208
129 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSU7300
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor front side busDiffers667 MHz800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 956
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers667 MHz800 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobilty Radeon HD 4330Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 b/g/n802.11 a/b/g/n
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
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 chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GS45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for one-CyberLink PowerDirector -McAfee Internet Security Suite -Microsoft Works 9.0 + Office Home & Student 2007Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one-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 MakerUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42791
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGYV
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityKnown for one48.8 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one3.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W40 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.5 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm349 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm234 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.64 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.08 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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