Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5738ZG-433G32MN vs MSI Megabook CX600-270 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4400

107specifications compared
22differ
85identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5738ZG-433G32MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Megabook CX600-270 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4400:40.6 cm (16")
Processor model
- Aspire 5738ZG-433G32MN:T4300
- Megabook CX600-270 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4400:T4400
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5738ZG-433G32MN:2.1 GHz
- Megabook CX600-270 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4400:2.2 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Aspire 5738ZG-433G32MN:10.5
- Megabook CX600-270 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4400:11
Internal memory
- Aspire 5738ZG-433G32MN:3 GB
- Megabook CX600-270 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4400:4 GB
Optical drive type
- Aspire 5738ZG-433G32MN:DVD Super Multi DL
- Megabook CX600-270 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4400:DVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cards
- Aspire 5738ZG-433G32MN:MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
- Megabook CX600-270 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4400:MMC, MS Pro, SD
Discrete graphics card model
- Aspire 5738ZG-433G32MN:AMD Radeon HD 4570
- Megabook CX600-270 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4400:AMD Mobilty Radeon HD 4330

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Comparison of Aspire 5738ZG-433G32MN, CX600-270
143 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5738ZG-433G32MN View product	B MSI Megabook CX600-270 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T4400 Model CX600-270 View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	40.6 cm (16")
Display brightnessKnown for one	220 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor modelDiffers	T4300	T4400
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.2 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	10.5	11
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS Pro, SD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 4570	AMD Mobilty Radeon HD 4330
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	High Definition Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	802.11 b/g/n	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networking typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	WLAN, Fast Ethernet
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for one	-Microsoft Works + Office Home & Student 2007 (SP1), McAfee Internet Security Suite.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	-Acer Arcade Deluxe (Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, Online Media), -Acer Backup Manager, -Acer eRecovery Manager, -Acer PowerSmart Manager, -Acer Crystal Eye, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Launch Manager, -Acer GameZone, -Acer Game Console, -Adobe Flash Player, -Adobe Reader, -Google Toolbar, -Googl	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37253	40739
Processor codeDiffers	SLGJM	SLGJL
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 x 35 mm
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	48.8 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	2.48 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	374 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	247 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.6 cm	1.6 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.7 cm	3 cm
Other features1 differ
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	103

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