Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5542-302G50Mn vs MSI Megabook GT740-i7247W7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 31identical
  • 87known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5542-302G50Mn:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Megabook GT740-i7247W7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5542-302G50Mn:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Megabook GT740-i7247W7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire 5542-302G50Mn:16:9
    • Megabook GT740-i7247W7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:16:10
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 5542-302G50Mn:AMD
    • Megabook GT740-i7247W7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5542-302G50Mn:AMD Athlon
    • Megabook GT740-i7247W7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5542-302G50Mn:M300
    • Megabook GT740-i7247W7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:i7-720QM
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5542-302G50Mn:2 GHz
    • Megabook GT740-i7247W7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5542-302G50Mn:1 MB
    • Megabook GT740-i7247W7P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-720QM:6 MB

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Comparison of Aspire 5542-302G50Mn, GT740-i7247W7P
144 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Red
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD AthlonIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersM300i7-720QM
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 988
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClarksfield
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source774 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source296 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Card reader integratedYesYes
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 4200NVIDIA® GeForce® GTS 250M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.25 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.919 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 b/g/n802.11 a/g/n
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M880GIntel® PM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 7 Home Premium
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
Idle StatesKnown 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 sourceYes
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 sourceYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 sourceYes
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 sourceYes
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® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43122
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLBLY
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W120 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg3.2 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm278 mm
Height (front)Differs2.6 cm3.3 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.7 cm3.95 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneITU V.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one48.8 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — 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

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