Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5542-304G32MN vs Acer TravelMate 8471-733G25N

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 33identical
  • 67known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • TravelMate 8471-733G25N:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display brightness
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:220 cd/m²
    • TravelMate 8471-733G25N:200 cd/m²
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:AMD
    • TravelMate 8471-733G25N:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:AMD Athlon
    • TravelMate 8471-733G25N:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:M300
    • TravelMate 8471-733G25N:SU7300
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:2 GHz
    • TravelMate 8471-733G25N:1.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:1 MB
    • TravelMate 8471-733G25N:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:L2
    • TravelMate 8471-733G25N:Smart Cache

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Comparison of Aspire 5542-304G32MN, TravelMate 8471-733G25N
130 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessDiffers220 cd/m²200 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD AthlonIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersM300SU7300
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor front side bus800 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
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB3 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB250 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 4200Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.0625 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.759 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/g/n802.11 a/b/g/n
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M880GIntel® GS45 Express
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows Vista Business
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP Professional
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-McAfee Internet Security Suite.
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Arcade Deluxe featuring Acer CinemaVision & Acer ClearVision technologies, Acer Backup Manager, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player, NTI Media Maker, Acer eRecovery Management-Acer Crystal Eye. -Acer GridVista. -Acer Assist. -Acer Bio-Protection. -Acer Backup Manager. -Acer PowerSmart Manager. -Acer Launch Manager. -Acer eRecovery Management. -Adobe Reader. -Adobe Flash Player. -Google Toolbar. -Google Desktop. -eSobi. -Office Ready. -Windows Live Essentials.
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 cells66
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source62.16 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs3 h8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-Wi-Fi. -ACPI 3.0. -Mobile PC 2002. -DMI 2.0. -EPEAT Silver. -GS.
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg1.93 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm341.9 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm235 mm
Height (front)Differs2.6 cm2.59 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.7 cm2.96 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
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
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source

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