Acer Aspire One 532h 10.1-Inch Netbooks Comparison and Guide

Posted on April 3rd, 2010 by Rose

The 10.1-inch Aspire One 532h is Acer’s very own Pineview (a.k.a Pine Trail) netbook. That is, it has an Intel Atom N450 processor, which belongs to the Pineview or Pine Trail class of Intel Atom processors. Most other Aspire One netbooks have an Intel Atom N270 or an Intel Atom N280 processor. Both the N270 and the N280 belong to the Intel Atom Diamondville family of processors.

Is it another 10-inch Aspire One copycat?

Most people would probably agree that Acer is not one of the most creative netbook manufacturers when it comes to netbook design. Acer netbooks, for the most part and with the exception of the Ferrari One brand, look the same. This begs the question: is the Aspire One 532h another indistinguishable 10-inch netbook in Acer’s Aspire One line?

The answer is yes. Physically, the Aspire One 532h netbook looks pretty much the same as other Aspire One netbooks, especially the 10-inch models (think Aspire One D250, D150, 531h, and P531h). Of course, there are minor differences.

The Aspire One 532h netbook from Acer has a metallic-looking cover, for one, and this really catches the eyes. The touchpad has raised dots to guide your fingers so you can do your finger scrolling, flipping, rotating, and pinching with greater ease.

The Aspire One 532h netbook's anti-slip touchpad

The Aspire One 532h netbook's anti-slip touchpad

The keyboard also got an upgrade; it is 93% of standard, which is larger than the 89% of standard that is normal for other 10.1-inch Aspire One netbooks. Finally, the Aspire One 532h netbook is also quite thin (0.99 inch) and relatively light (2.48 lbs. or 2.8 lbs. depending on type of battery used).

This time, though, Acer did not just repackage an old product, tweak a few things, and sell it as a new netbook model. In fact, you could say Acer did the opposite. It took a new product and (for some reason known only to Acer) made it look like any other Aspire One netbook.

The “Core” Difference of the Acer Aspire One 532h

The Aspire One 532h as above-mentioned, has the Pineview N450 Intel Atom processor. This makes all the difference for this netbook.

Power advantage: The Intel Atom N450 processor is more power efficient than the N270 and the N280. The N450 has a system-on-a-chip (SOC) design with the graphics processor and memory controller integrated in the same chip. The integrated Mobile Intel NM10 Express Chipset on the N450, moreover, consumes less power than the Intel 945GSE Express Chipset, the chipset used in most other Aspire One netbooks.

Overall, the Aspire One 532h lasts longer than other Aspire One netbooks. Specifically, a 6-cell Aspire One 532h netbook can have a battery life of up to 10 hours. On the other hand, other Aspire One netbooks with comparable battery configurations typically have only around 6 to 7 hours of battery life.

Additionally, a 3-cell Aspire One 532h netbook can last up to 4 hours on full charge. In contrast, other 3-cell Aspire One netbooks typically last only from 2.5 to 3 hours on full charge.

Performance advantage: The Intel Atom N450 is a single-core processor with a 64-bit instruction architecture set, whereas the N270 and the N280 are single-core processors with a 32-bit instruction architecture set. This gives the Aspire One 532h a performance advantage over other Aspire One netbooks to date.

It must be noted, though, that this performance advantage is slight and subtle. The 62-bit IA processor on the AO532h does not make this netbook twice as fast as other Aspire Ones. For simple netbook applications (internet browsers, word processing, etc), you won’t even feel the advantage. You will, however, find it easier to use different applications simultaneously and to keep multiple internet browser tabs open.

If you’re using applications that require greater data storage (i.e. 64-bit integer applications), the performance advantage of the 64-bit IA processor in the AO532h will definitely make itself felt.

Important note: The AO532h netbook can give you significantly better performance than other Aspire One netbooks if you successfully manage to upgrade this system’s RAM from 1GB to 2GB. The 64-bit architecture of the Intel Atom N450 will give you better performance by making more memory available for computations, but you’ll benefit from this only if you have a bigger RAM.

The Price Advantage

The owners of Aspire One 532h netbooks are raving about the low price of this netbook. Just think: for more or less $300, you get a Pineview netbook that will last up to 10 hours on the road and has 64-bit-application support. Cool, huh?

So, do you want an Aspire One 532h? Know that there are 22 different versions of this netbook in the US. To find out which one you should get, use the Quick Selection Guide section or the Aspire One 532h netbooks guide and comparison chart.

The Aspire One 532h Netbooks: A Quick Selection Guide

This section organizes all 22 Aspire One 532h netbook variants according to a particular specification. You can use this quick selection guide to quicken your search for the perfect Aspire One 532h netbook. Simply choose a deciding specification then choose from among the different versions that have your priority spec.

You can also use this guide to confirm whether or not a specific AO532h netbook variant you’ve been eyeing indeed has your priority specification – say, your preferred color, storage capacity, battery life, or operating system.

To compare the netbook versions that have your preferred specification, refer to the AO532h netbooks guide and comparison section. If you have already chosen a variant, you can simply follow the link to Amazon to check the netbook out.

By Color

Silver Matrix AO532h netbooks:

Onyx Blue AO532h netbooks:

Garnet Red AO532h netbooks:

By Operating System

Windows XP AO532h netbooks:

Windows 7 AO532h netbooks:

By Storage Capacity

160GB AO532h netbooks:

250GB AO532h netbooks:

By Battery Life

AO532h netbooks rated 4 hours of battery life:

  • AO532h-2298
  • AO532h-2575
  • AO532h-2727
  • AO532h-2997

AO532h netbooks rated 8 hours of battery life:

AO532h netbooks rated 10 hours of battery life:

The Aspire One 532h Netbooks Guide and Comparison Chart

Use this guide to compare and contrast different Aspire One 532h netbook versions.

Choose your Aspire One 532h netbook version

Choose your Aspire One 532h netbook version

I. The Different Acer Aspire One 532h Netbook Versions

The following are the 22 types or versions of the Acer Aspire One 532h netbooks in the United States. Use this list to familiarize yourself with the variety of you’re AO532h netbook options.

  • Aspire One 532h-2067
  • Aspire One 532h-2206
  • Aspire One 532h-2223
  • Aspire One 532h-2268
  • Aspire One 532h-2288
  • Aspire One 532h-2298
  • Aspire One 532h-2309
  • Aspire One 532h-2326
  • Aspire One 532h-2382
  • Aspire One 532h-2406
  • Aspire One 532h-2527
  • Aspire One 532h-2575
  • Aspire One 532h-2588
  • Aspire One 532h-2594
  • Aspire One 532h-2622
  • Aspire One 532h-2727
  • Aspire One 532h-2730
  • Aspire One 532h-2742
  • Aspire One 532h-2789
  • Aspire One 532h-2825
  • Aspire One 532h-2964
  • Aspire One 532h-2997

II. Summary of Similarities among Acer Aspire One 532h Netbook Versions

The following are the specifications that all Aspire One 532h netbooks have in common.

Display: 10.1-inch (1024 x 600, 200-nitere) TFT LCD
Processor: Intel Atom N450 (512KB L2 cache, 1.66GHz)
Chipset: Mobile Intel NM10 Express chipset
Graphics: Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150
WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n
LAN: 10/100 Mbps
RAM: 1GB DDR2 667MHz SDRAM (no official word on upgradeability, but some users have been able to successfully upgrade their RAM to 2GB modules; if a 2GB upgrade is crucial, make sure your unit accepts 2GB upgrades before your return period lapses)
Webcam: 0.3MP integrated web camera
Features: HD audio support, integrated stereo speakers, digital mic, multi-gesture touchpad
USB Ports: 3 USB 2.0 ports
Card reader: 6-in-1 card reader
Jacks / Ports: Headphone/speaker/line-out jack, microphone jack, Ethernet LAN port, VGA port (video-out), Kensington lock slot
Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.3 x 0.99 inches, 2.48 lbs. with 3-cell battery pack and 2.8 lbs. with 6-cell battery pack

III. Summary of Differences among Acer Aspire One 532h Netbook Versions

Different Aspire One 532h netbook versions vary across the following netbook specifications:

Operating System: The Aspire One 532h comes with either a Windows XP Home or a Windows 7 Starter operating system.
Storage: An AO532h netbook may have either a 160GB or a 250GB hard disk drive.
Bluetooth: Only 3 of the Aspire One 532h netbook versions come with built-in Bluetooth functionality.
Battery: An Aspire One 532h netbook may have a 3-cell or a 6-cell Lithium Ion battery. An AO532h netbook with a 3-cell battery (2200 mAh) has up to 4 hours of battery life. An AO532h netbook with a 6-cell battery has up to 8 hours (as is the case with the 4400 mAh battery) or 10 hours (as is the case with the 5600 mAh battery) of battery life.
Limited Warranty: Some Aspire One 532h netbooks come with a 1-year Acer limited warranty, while some come with a 2-year Acer limited warranty.
Color: Acer Aspire One 532h netbooks come in three different colors: Silver matrix, Onyx blue and Garnet red.
Extra: The Aspire One 532h-2268 netbook variant comes with a 3-month free trial of Computrace LoJack for Laptops, a theft recovery service from Absolute Software.

IV. Acer Aspire One 532h Netbooks Comparison Chart

Important notes:

  • Online stores’ quoted prices change frequently. Prices in the chart are the list prices at the time of writing. Do follow the link to the store specified to see the most recent price and to find out if the price pertains to a brand new, refurbished or used unit.
  • If the item is unavailable at the store specified, please proceed to the Acer website, choose the AO532h netbook version you want from the list (under the Configurations tab), then look for the “Where to Buy” link. That would take you to Acer’s retail store finder. You can use this facility to look for the nearest Acer netbook dealer.
AO532h Version Operating System Storage Bluetooth Computrace LoJack Battery Acer Limited Warranty Color Price Where to Buy
AO532h-2067 Windows XP Home 160GB Yes No 6-cell, up to 10 hrs 1 yr Silver $311.38 Amazon
AO532h-2206 Windows 7 Starter 250GB No No 6-cell, up to 8 hrs 1 yr Blue No info Currently not available online. Find a local retailer here.
AO532h-2223 Windows 7 Starter 160GB No No 6-cell, up to 8 hrs 1 yr Silver $299.00 Amazon
AO532h-2268 Windows 7 Starter 160GB No Yes 6-cell, up to 8 hrs 2 yrs Blue No info Currently not available online. Find a local retailer here.
AO532h-2288 Windows 7 Starter 160GB No No 6-cell, up to 8 hrs, 2 yrs Red No info Currently not available online. Find a local retailer here.
AO532h-2298 Windows 7 Starter 160GB No No 3-cell, up to 4 hrs 1 yr Silver $383.94 NeutronUSA

Available for back-order
AO532h-2309 Windows XP Home 160GB Yes No 6-cell, up to 10 hrs 1 yr Red $310.38 Amazon
AO532h-2326 Windows 7 Starter 250GB No No 6-cell, up to 10 hrs 1 yr Blue $319.00 Amazon
AO532h-2382 Windows XP Home 160GB Yes No 6-cell, up to 10 hrs 1 yr Blue $309.98 Amazon
AO532h-2406 Windows 7 Starter 250GB No No 6-cell, up to 10 hrs 1 yr Red $329.00 Amazon
AO532h-2527 Windows 7 Starter 160GB No No 6-cell, up to 8 hrs 1 yr Blue $298.00 Walmart
AO532h-2575 Windows XP Home 160GB No No 3-cell, up to 4 hrs 1 yr Silver $349.66 NeutronUSA

Available for back-order
AO532h-2588 Windows 7 Starter 160GB No No 6-cell, up to 8 hrs 1 yr Blue $299.00 Amazon
AO532h-2594 Windows 7 Starter 160GB No No 6-cell, up to 8 hrs 2 yrs Silver No info Currently not available online. Find a local retailer here.
AO532h-2622 Windows XP Home 160GB No No 6-cell, up to 8 hrs 1 yr Blue $343.99 Directron

The netbook is listed, but availability is not assured.
AO532h-2727 Windows 7 Starter 160GB No No 3-cell, up to 4 hrs 1 yr Blue $343.99 Directron

The netbook is listed, but availability is not assured.
AO532h-2730 Windows 7 Starter 160GB No No 6-celll, up to 8 hrs 1 yr Red $299 Amazon
AO532h-2742 Windows XP Home 160GB No No 6-cell, up to 8 hrs 1 yr Silver $383.94 NeutronUSA

Available for back-order
AO532h-2789 Windows 7 Starter 160GB No No 6-cell, up to 8 hrs 1 yr Silver $298.00 Walmart
AO532h-2825 Windows 7 Starter 160GB No No 6-cell, up to 8 hrs 2 yrs Blue No info Currently not available online. Find a local retailer here.
AO532h-2964 Windows 7 Starter 250GB No No 6-cell, up to 10 hrs 1 yr Silver $329.00 Amazon
AO532h-2997 Windows XP Home 160GB No No 3-cell, up to 4 hrs 1 yr Blue $312.99 Directron

The netbook is listed, but availability is not assured.

Aspire One 532h Netbook Accessories:

The Aspire One 532h netbook cover, while great-looking, easily gets dirty and smudged. You can protect your netbook by getting a protective sleeve.

Acer sells an Accessory Kit that would fit the Aspire One 532h. For $80.99 at Amazon, you’ll get not only a microfiber protective sleeve but also an external optical drive and a USB wireless mouse. Amazon also sells a variety of netbook skins (like this carbon fiber patterned skin). You can use it not only to protect but also to personalize your Aspire One 532h netbook.

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2 Responses to “Acer Aspire One 532h 10.1-Inch Netbooks Comparison and Guide”

  1. Acer Aspire One 533 10.1-Inch Netbooks Comparison and Guide | Acer Review, Asus Review - Netbook 10, on November 28th, 2010 at 7:52 am Said:

    [...] standard keyboard size is a feature shared by the newer 10.1-inch Acer netbook models such as the AO532h, the AO521 and the AOD260. The rest of the 10.1-inch Aspire Ones have a smaller keyboard at 89% the [...]

  2. brent, on March 12th, 2011 at 11:36 pm Said:

    i purchased my 2527 from walmart after research on the internet on one of the one that have bluetooth only I didnt know that there were differences between the one I was researching on amazon and the one I purchased from walmart. The biggest problem I now face is that I purchased it solely based on it having bluetooth. I wish I would have read this helpful sight before buying, I would have known that the walmart version didnt have bluetooth. I wanted it now instead of waiting for the amazon model. Big mistake! I am not sure that there is much I can do now but leave this comment on here so that others will look at the chart above before buying from walmart. I guess I do like the windows 7, but would happily trade 7 for xp if it meant having bluetooth.

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