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Acer Aspire 5542-504G50MN vs Acer Extensa 5430-754G50Mn

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  • 74specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 58identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5542-504G50MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Extensa 5430-754G50Mn:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5542-504G50MN:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Extensa 5430-754G50Mn:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire 5542-504G50MN:16:9
    • Extensa 5430-754G50Mn:16:10
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5542-504G50MN:M500
    • Extensa 5430-754G50Mn:RM-75
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire 5542-504G50MN:AMD Radeon HD 4200
    • Extensa 5430-754G50Mn:AMD Radeon HD 3200
  • Bluetooth version
    • Aspire 5542-504G50MN:2.1+EDR
    • Extensa 5430-754G50Mn:2.0+EDR
  • CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity
    • Aspire 5542-504G50MN:0
    • Extensa 5430-754G50Mn:1
  • CardBus PCMCIA slot type
    • Aspire 5542-504G50MN:No
    • Extensa 5430-754G50Mn:Type II

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Comparison of Aspire 5542-504G50MN, Extensa 5430-754G50Mn
81 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor modelDiffersM500RM-75
Processor frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD 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 4200AMD Radeon HD 3200
Discrete graphics card memory0.25 GB0.25 GB
Maximum graphics card memory1.919 GB1.919 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technology802.11 b/g/n802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR2.0+EDR
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
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersNoType II
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M880GAMD M780G
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumLinux
Trial softwareKnown for one-McAfee Internet Security Suite 2009, -Microsoft Works + Office Home & Student 2007.Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one-Acer Arcade Deluxe, -Acer Backup Manager, -Acer Crystal Eye, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Launch Manager, -Adobe Reader, -Adobe Flash Player, -NTI Media Maker, -Acer eRecovery Management.Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacity48.8 Wh48.8 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs3 h2.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
HDD user passwordYesYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.88 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm360 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm267 mm
Height (front)Differs2.6 cm3.03 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.7 cm4.3 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Wake-on-Ring readyYesYes
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeITU V.92ITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-Wi-Fi, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -DMI 2.0.

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