Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa 15 2511-31DM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop vs ASUS A553MA-XX648D Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop

114specifications compared
51differ
63identical
57known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Extensa 15 2511-31DM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- A553MA-XX648D Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- Extensa 15 2511-31DM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:i3-5005U
- A553MA-XX648D Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:N3540
Processor cores
- Extensa 15 2511-31DM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:2
- A553MA-XX648D Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:4
Processor frequency
- Extensa 15 2511-31DM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:2 GHz
- A553MA-XX648D Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:2.16 GHz
Processor cache
- Extensa 15 2511-31DM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:3 MB
- A553MA-XX648D Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:2 MB
Processor cache type
- Extensa 15 2511-31DM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:Smart Cache
- A553MA-XX648D Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:L2
Processor socket
- Extensa 15 2511-31DM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:BGA 1168
- A553MA-XX648D Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:BGA 1170
Processor lithography
- Extensa 15 2511-31DM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:14 nm
- A553MA-XX648D Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:22 nm

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Comparison of 2511-31DM, A553MA-XX648D
171 specifications	A Acer Extensa 15 2511-31DM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop Model 2511-31DM View product	B ASUS A553MA-XX648D Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop Model A553MA-XX648D 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
HD type	Not supported	Not supported
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	i3-5005U	N3540
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.16 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 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 i3-5000 Mobile series	Intel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Bay Trail
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	F0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	7.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	4
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	2x4, 4x1	1x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	5th gen Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	3x 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
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC
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 modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 5500	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	313 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	896 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	850 MHz	896 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.2	11.2
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x1616	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicFocus
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	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 outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux Linpus	FreeDOS
Processor special features18 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 HD GraphicsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	84695	82105
Processor codeDiffers	SR27G	SR1YW
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24x 1.3 mm	25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	2
Battery capacityDiffers	2520 mAh	30 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	33 W
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
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	256 mm	252 mm
HeightDiffers	24.9 mm	25.3 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.49 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.49 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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