Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5542G-304G64MN vs Acer Aspire 7540G-524G50MN

69specifications compared
19differ
50identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5542G-304G64MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Aspire 7540G-524G50MN:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5542G-304G64MN:1366 x 768 pixels
- Aspire 7540G-524G50MN:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor model
- Aspire 5542G-304G64MN:M300
- Aspire 7540G-524G50MN:M520
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5542G-304G64MN:2 GHz
- Aspire 7540G-524G50MN:2.3 GHz
Total storage capacity
- Aspire 5542G-304G64MN:640 GB
- Aspire 7540G-524G50MN:500 GB
Discrete graphics card model
- Aspire 5542G-304G64MN:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4570
- Aspire 7540G-524G50MN:AMD Radeon HD 4570
Networking features
- Aspire 5542G-304G64MN:Gigabit Ethernet
- Aspire 7540G-524G50MN:Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technology
- Aspire 5542G-304G64MN:IEEE 802.11b/g/n
- Aspire 7540G-524G50MN:802.11 b/g/n

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Comparison of Aspire 5542G-304G64MN, Aspire 7540G-524G50MN
85 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5542G-304G64MN View product	B Acer Aspire 7540G-524G50MN View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightness	220 cd/m²	220 cd/m²
Display response rise/fall	8 ms	8 ms
Processor2 differ
Processor modelDiffers	M300	M520
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor cache	1 MB	1 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	AMD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for one	AMD Athlon	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4570	AMD Radeon HD 4570
Discrete graphics card memory	0.512 GB	0.512 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.304 GB
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP	0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g/n	802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth	No	No
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD M880G
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-McAfee Internet Security Suite, -Microsoft Works 9 + Office Home & Student 2007.
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer 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 Management	-Acer Arcade Deluxe (Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia), -Acer Crystal Eye, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Launch Management, -Acer eRecovery Management, -Acer PowerSmart Manager, -Acer Backup Management, -Adobe Reader, -Adobe Flash Player, -Norton Online Backup.
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	3 h	2.4 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	3.26 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	411 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	274 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.6 cm	4 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.7 cm	4.5 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-Ring ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem type	ITU V.92	ITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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