Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa 2508-C5W6 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop vs Acer Extensa EX2508-C6C3 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop

105specifications compared
15differ
90identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- Extensa 2508-C5W6 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:N2840
- Extensa EX2508-C6C3 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:N2940
Processor cores
- Extensa 2508-C5W6 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:2
- Extensa EX2508-C6C3 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:4
Processor threads
- Extensa 2508-C5W6 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:2
- Extensa EX2508-C6C3 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:4
Processor boost frequency
- Extensa 2508-C5W6 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:2.58 GHz
- Extensa EX2508-C6C3 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:2.25 GHz
Processor frequency
- Extensa 2508-C5W6 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:2.16 GHz
- Extensa EX2508-C6C3 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:1.83 GHz
Processor cache
- Extensa 2508-C5W6 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:1 MB
- Extensa EX2508-C6C3 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:2 MB
Internal memory
- Extensa 2508-C5W6 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:2 GB
- Extensa EX2508-C6C3 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:4 GB
Optical drive type
- Extensa 2508-C5W6 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:DVD Super Multi
- Extensa EX2508-C6C3 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:DVD±RW

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Comparison of 2508-C5W6, EX2508-C6C3
124 specifications	A Acer Extensa 2508-C5W6 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop Model 2508-C5W6 View product	B Acer Extensa EX2508-C6C3 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop Model EX2508-C6C3 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
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers	N2840	N2940
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.58 GHz	2.25 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.16 GHz	1.83 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socket	BGA 1170	BGA 1170
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	32-bit, 64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor series	Intel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile	Intel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile
Processor codename	Bay Trail	Bay Trail
Stepping	C0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	7.5 W	7.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)	4.5 W	4.5 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	4	4
PCI Express configurations	1x4	1x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	1x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
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 frequencyDiffers	311 MHz	313 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyDiffers	792 MHz	854 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	792 MHz	854 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
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 rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
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	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux Linpus	Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features2 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 lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
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)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	82103	82104
Processor codeDiffers	SR1YJ	SR1YV
Processor package size	25 x 27 mm	25 x 27 mm
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	3	3
Battery capacityDiffers	3220 mAh	3270 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ACPI 5.0
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.4 kg	2.4 kg
Width	381.6 mm	381.6 mm
Depth	258 mm	258 mm
Height	26.1 mm	26.1 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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