Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5741Z-P603G50MNSK vs MSI CX620 MX-240NL

115specifications compared
15differ
100identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire 5741Z-P603G50MNSK:Silver
- CX620 MX-240NL:Black
Internal memory
- Aspire 5741Z-P603G50MNSK:3 GB
- CX620 MX-240NL:4 GB
Maximum internal memory
- Aspire 5741Z-P603G50MNSK:8 GB
- CX620 MX-240NL:4 GB
Discrete graphics card model
- Aspire 5741Z-P603G50MNSK:Intel HD
- CX620 MX-240NL:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 545v
Graphics card family
- Aspire 5741Z-P603G50MNSK:Intel
- CX620 MX-240NL:AMD
Audio system
- Aspire 5741Z-P603G50MNSK:High Definition Audio
- CX620 MX-240NL:HDA
Networking features
- Aspire 5741Z-P603G50MNSK:Gigabit Ethernet
- CX620 MX-240NL:Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- Aspire 5741Z-P603G50MNSK:4
- CX620 MX-240NL:2

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Comparison of Aspire 5741Z-P603G50MNSK, CX620 MX-240NL
140 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5741Z-P603G50MNSK View product	B MSI CX620 MX-240NL View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
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
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Pentium®
Processor model	P6000	P6000
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequency	1.86 GHz	1.86 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	PGA988	PGA988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	32-bit, 64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor series	Intel Pentium P6000 Series for Mobile	Intel Pentium P6000 Series for Mobile
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C2	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	90 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	1	1
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	14	14
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 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
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel HD	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 545v
Graphics card familyDiffers	Intel	AMD
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	500 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	667 MHz	667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HDA
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth	No	No
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	2
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	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
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) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Backup Manager, Acer eRecovery Manager, Acer Crystal Eye, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Norton Online Backup, eSobi, NTI Media Maker, MyWinLocker, Oberon GameZone, WildTangent	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	36 bit	36 bit
Processor ARK ID	49058	49058
Processor code	SLBWB	SLBWB
Processor package size	37.5x37.5 mm	37.5x37.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.48 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	374 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	247 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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