Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa 15-EX2511 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop vs ASUS X553MA-SX627H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop

134specifications compared
56differ
78identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Extensa 15-EX2511 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- X553MA-SX627H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
Processor model
- Extensa 15-EX2511 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:i5-5200U
- X553MA-SX627H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:N2840
Processor threads
- Extensa 15-EX2511 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:4
- X553MA-SX627H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:2
Processor boost frequency
- Extensa 15-EX2511 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.7 GHz
- X553MA-SX627H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:2.58 GHz
Processor frequency
- Extensa 15-EX2511 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.2 GHz
- X553MA-SX627H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:2.16 GHz
Processor cache
- Extensa 15-EX2511 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:3 MB
- X553MA-SX627H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:1 MB
Processor cache type
- Extensa 15-EX2511 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Smart Cache
- X553MA-SX627H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:L2
Processor socket
- Extensa 15-EX2511 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:BGA 1168
- X553MA-SX627H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:BGA 1170

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Comparison of 15-EX2511, X553MA-SX627H
177 specifications	A Acer Extensa 15-EX2511 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop Model 15-EX2511 View product	B ASUS X553MA-SX627H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop Model X553MA-SX627H View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
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
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Celeron®
Processor generationKnown for one	5th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-5200U	N2840
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2.58 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.16 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	BGA 1170
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	32-bit, 64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series	Intel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Bay Trail
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI2	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	F0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	7.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	4
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	4x1, 2x4	1x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 W
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 2 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 5500	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	311 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	900 MHz	792 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	11.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x1616	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	792 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HD	SonicMaster
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Office 365
Processor special features23 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start Technology	No	No
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Differs	VT-d, VT-x	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	85212	82103
Processor codeDiffers	SR23Y	SR1YJ
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm	25 x 27 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	2
Battery capacityKnown for one	37 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for one	14.8 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	40 W	33 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.75 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.2 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	258 mm
DepthDiffers	256 mm	252 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.53 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.03 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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