Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5542-P342G25Mnss vs Dell Inspiron M5030

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 37identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • TravelMate 5542-P342G25Mnss:AMD Athlon II
    • Inspiron M5030:AMD V
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5542-P342G25Mnss:P340
    • Inspiron M5030:V120
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate 5542-P342G25Mnss:1 MB
    • Inspiron M5030:0.512 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • TravelMate 5542-P342G25Mnss:L3
    • Inspiron M5030:L2
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • TravelMate 5542-P342G25Mnss:1 x 2 GB
    • Inspiron M5030:2 x 1 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • TravelMate 5542-P342G25Mnss:8 GB
    • Inspiron M5030:6 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • TravelMate 5542-P342G25Mnss:DVD Super Multi
    • Inspiron M5030:DVD Super Multi DL
  • Compatible memory cards
    • TravelMate 5542-P342G25Mnss:MMC, SD
    • Inspiron M5030:Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD

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Comparison of TravelMate 5542-P342G25Mnss, Inspiron M5030
84 specifications
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor familyDiffersAMD Athlon IIAMD V
Processor modelDiffersP340V120
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB0.512 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3L2
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6 GT/s
Memory2 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 GB2 x 1 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB6 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows XP ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one48.8 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4 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
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one- ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0 - Wi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.73 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm245 mm
Height (front)Differs2.3 cm3.77 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.42 cm4.02 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY

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