Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5542 vs Samsung N N150-JA02 Intel Atom® Netbook

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 14identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5542:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • N N150-JA02 Intel Atom® Netbook:25.6 cm (10.1")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5542:1366 x 768 pixels
    • N N150-JA02 Intel Atom® Netbook:1024 x 600 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire 5542:16:9
    • N N150-JA02 Intel Atom® Netbook:5:3
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 5542:AMD
    • N N150-JA02 Intel Atom® Netbook:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5542:AMD Athlon
    • N N150-JA02 Intel Atom® Netbook:Intel Atom®
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5542:2 GHz
    • N N150-JA02 Intel Atom® Netbook:1.66 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5542:1 MB
    • N N150-JA02 Intel Atom® Netbook:0.512 MB
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 5542:4 GB
    • N N150-JA02 Intel Atom® Netbook:1 GB

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Comparison of Aspire 5542, N150-JA02
98 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1024 x 600 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:95:3
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one300:1Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD AthlonIntel Atom®
Processor modelKnown for oneM300Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.66 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB0.512 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB1 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD, SDHC
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon HD 4200Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.25 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.919 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one2048 x 1536 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGMA 3150
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers3rd Generation Dolby Home Theater9, Dolby Digital Live, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Natural Bass, Dolby Sound Space Expander, Dolby Audio Optimization, Dolby High Frequency Enhancer technologies10HD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers10/100/1000 MBit/sFast Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11b/g/nIEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothNoNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers21
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD M880GUnknown — not stated by the source
Software3 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Starter
Trial softwareDiffersMicrosoft Works with Office Home and Student 2007 (Service Pack 1) McAfee Internet Security Suite 14McAfee Internet Security
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Arcade Deluxe featuring Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia Acer Crystal Eye1 Acer GridVista Acer GameZone Acer Backup Manager Acer eRecovery Management Adobe Reader Adobe Flash Player Google Toolbar, Acer Video Conference Manager NTI Media MakerAdobe Reader
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs3 h8.5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordYesYes
BIOS passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg1.24 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm264 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm188 mm
HeightDiffers37 mm25.3 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.53 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.47 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source264 x 188 x 25.3 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown 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
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Driver software for optical driveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC, MMC
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNetbook
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad

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