Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5542G-304G32MN vs MSI X-Slim Series X600-S3543W7P Intel® Core™ 2 Solo

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 40identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 5542G-304G32MN:AMD
    • X-Slim Series X600-S3543W7P Intel® Core™ 2 Solo:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5542G-304G32MN:AMD Athlon
    • X-Slim Series X600-S3543W7P Intel® Core™ 2 Solo:Intel® Core™ 2 Solo
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5542G-304G32MN:2 GHz
    • X-Slim Series X600-S3543W7P Intel® Core™ 2 Solo:1.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5542G-304G32MN:1 MB
    • X-Slim Series X600-S3543W7P Intel® Core™ 2 Solo:3 MB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire 5542G-304G32MN:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4570
    • X-Slim Series X600-S3543W7P Intel® Core™ 2 Solo:AMD Mobilty Radeon HD 4330
  • Number of built-in speakers
    • Aspire 5542G-304G32MN:2
    • X-Slim Series X600-S3543W7P Intel® Core™ 2 Solo:4
  • Front camera resolution (numeric)
    • Aspire 5542G-304G32MN:0.3 MP
    • X-Slim Series X600-S3543W7P Intel® Core™ 2 Solo:1.3 MP
  • Bluetooth
    • Aspire 5542G-304G32MN:No
    • X-Slim Series X600-S3543W7P Intel® Core™ 2 Solo:Yes

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Comparison of Aspire 5542G-304G32MN, X600-S3543W7P
86 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD AthlonIntel® Core™ 2 Solo
Processor modelKnown for oneM300Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity320 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 4570AMD Mobilty Radeon HD 4330
Discrete graphics card memory0.512 GB0.512 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technology802.11 b/g/n802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
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
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M880GIntel® GS45 Express
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for one-McAfee Internet Security Suite 2009 -Microsoft Works + Office Home & Student 2007Unknown — not stated by the source
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 ManagementUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one48.8 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.1 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm392 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm255 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
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

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