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Acer Aspire 5542-304G32MN vs ASUS K51AC-SX032C laptop AMD Athlon QL-65

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 38identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:M300
    • K51AC-SX032C laptop AMD Athlon QL-65:QL-65
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:2 GHz
    • K51AC-SX032C laptop AMD Athlon QL-65:2.1 GHz
  • Compatible memory cards
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
    • K51AC-SX032C laptop AMD Athlon QL-65:MMC, SD
  • Audio system
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:High Definition Audio
    • K51AC-SX032C laptop AMD Athlon QL-65:Altec Lansing
  • Networking features
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:Gigabit Ethernet
    • K51AC-SX032C laptop AMD Athlon QL-65:Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
  • Wireless technology
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:IEEE 802.11b/g/n
    • K51AC-SX032C laptop AMD Athlon QL-65:802.11a/b/g/n
  • SmartCard slot
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:Yes
    • K51AC-SX032C laptop AMD Athlon QL-65:No
  • Modem (RJ-11) ports
    • Aspire 5542-304G32MN:1
    • K51AC-SX032C laptop AMD Athlon QL-65:0

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Comparison of Aspire 5542-304G32MN, K51AC-SX032C
82 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 brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerAMDAMD
Processor familyAMD AthlonAMD Athlon
Processor modelDiffersM300QL-65
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one1 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity320 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon HD 4200Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioAltec Lansing
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/g/n802.11a/b/g/n
BluetoothNoNo
Ports & interfaces2 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 portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
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 M880GAMD M780G
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer 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 ManagementUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2200 mAh
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm370 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm256 mm
Height (front)Differs2.6 cm3.1 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.7 cm3.55 cm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneITU V.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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