Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 8530G-744G50MN vs MSI Megabook VR630-231NL laptop AMD Athlon QL-62

54specifications compared
20differ
34identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 8530G-744G50MN:46.7 cm (18.4")
- Megabook VR630-231NL laptop AMD Athlon QL-62:40.6 cm (16")
Display resolution
- Aspire 8530G-744G50MN:1680 x 945 pixels
- Megabook VR630-231NL laptop AMD Athlon QL-62:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor model
- Aspire 8530G-744G50MN:RM-74
- Megabook VR630-231NL laptop AMD Athlon QL-62:QL-62
Processor frequency
- Aspire 8530G-744G50MN:2.2 GHz
- Megabook VR630-231NL laptop AMD Athlon QL-62:2 GHz
Total storage capacity
- Aspire 8530G-744G50MN:500 GB
- Megabook VR630-231NL laptop AMD Athlon QL-62:320 GB
Discrete graphics card model
- Aspire 8530G-744G50MN:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4570
- Megabook VR630-231NL laptop AMD Athlon QL-62:UMA
Front camera resolution (numeric)
- Aspire 8530G-744G50MN:0.3 MP
- Megabook VR630-231NL laptop AMD Athlon QL-62:1.3 MP
Networking features
- Aspire 8530G-744G50MN:Gigabit Ethernet
- Megabook VR630-231NL laptop AMD Athlon QL-62:Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN

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Comparison of Aspire 8530G-744G50MN, VR630-231NL
75 specifications	A Acer Aspire 8530G-744G50MN View product	B MSI Megabook VR630-231NL laptop AMD Athlon QL-62 Model VR630-231NL View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	40.6 cm (16")
Display resolutionDiffers	1680 x 945 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	WSXGA+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
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
Processor2 differ
Processor modelDiffers	RM-74	QL-62
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one	1 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for one	L2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD
Processor familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD Athlon
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4570	UMA
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g/n	802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
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	Yes	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	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	AMD M780G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer ePower, eAudio, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer Arcade Deluxe featuring Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, Acer InstantOn Arcade, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Acer GameZone, Adobe Reader, NTI Media Maker	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	2.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	4.1 kg	2.54 kg
WidthDiffers	410.5 mm	374 mm
DepthDiffers	298.5 mm	246 mm
Height (front)Differs	4.02 cm	2.68 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.42 cm	3.55 cm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
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 modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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