Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5542G-506G64MN vs MSI Megabook CX600-270 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4400

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  • 68specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 44identical
  • 80known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5542G-506G64MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Megabook CX600-270 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4400:40.6 cm (16")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire 5542G-506G64MN:AMD
    • Megabook CX600-270 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4400:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5542G-506G64MN:AMD Turion II Dual Core
    • Megabook CX600-270 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4400:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5542G-506G64MN:M500
    • Megabook CX600-270 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4400:T4400
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 5542G-506G64MN:6 GB
    • Megabook CX600-270 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4400:4 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Aspire 5542G-506G64MN:8 GB
    • Megabook CX600-270 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4400:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 5542G-506G64MN:640 GB
    • Megabook CX600-270 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4400:320 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Aspire 5542G-506G64MN:DVD-RW
    • Megabook CX600-270 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4400:DVD Super Multi

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Comparison of Aspire 5542G-506G64MN, CX600-270
148 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")40.6 cm (16")
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Turion II Dual CoreIntel® Pentium® Dual-Core
Processor modelDiffersM500T4400
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 478
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium T4000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS Pro, SD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 4570AMD Mobilty Radeon HD 4330
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers2.304 GB0.5 GB
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Networking typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWLAN, Fast Ethernet
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M880GIntel® GM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40739
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGJL
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one48.8 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one2.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.48 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm374 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm247 mm
Height (front)Differs2.6 cm1.6 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.7 cm3 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3abUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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