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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5542G-304G32MN vs Acer TravelMate 5730-872G32MN

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  • 59specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 35identical
  • 76known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • 16:9
    • 16:10
  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Processor family
    • AMD Athlon
    • Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • M300
    • P8700
  • Processor frequency
    • 2 GHz
    • 2.53 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 1 MB
    • 3 MB

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Aspire 5542G-304G32MNView product
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TravelMate 5730-872G32MNView product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 ms
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD AthlonIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersM300P8700
Processor coresKnown for one2
Processor threadsKnown for one2
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busKnown for one1066 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket 479
Processor lithographyKnown for one45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for onePenryn
Bus typeKnown for oneFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneNo
SteppingKnown for oneR0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one25 W
TjunctionKnown for one105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one9.5
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one667 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity320 GB320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 4570AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneNo
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 b/g/n802.11b/g/n
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
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
Line-inKnown for oneYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows XP Professional
Trial softwareKnown for one-McAfee Internet Security Suite 2009 -Microsoft Works + Office Home & Student 2007
Bundled softwareKnown for one-Acer Arcade Deluxe: Acer CinemaVision és Acer ClearVision technológiák -Acer Backup Manager -Acer Crystal Eye -Acer GridVista -Acer Launch Manager -Adobe Reader -Adobe Flash Player -NTI Media Maker -Acer eRecovery Management
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneYes
Intel 64Known for oneYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for one37006
Processor codeKnown for oneSLGFE
Processor package sizeKnown for one35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Differs3 h2.5 h
Battery capacityKnown for one48.8 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 W
Securityidentical
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
HDD user passwordYesYes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
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
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYes
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYes
Modem typeKnown for oneITU V.92
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD M880G

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