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Acer Extensa 15 2511G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black vs Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C4T3 Intel® Celeron® 3205U

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  • 47differ
  • 77identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Extensa 15 2511G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black has 2 more processor threads than the Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C4T3 Intel® Celeron® 3205U (4 vs 2). The Acer Extensa 15 2511G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black has 0.7 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C4T3 Intel® Celeron® 3205U (2.2 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Acer Extensa 15 2511G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black has 1 MB more processor cache than the Acer Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C4T3 Intel® Celeron® 3205U (3 MB vs 2 MB). Only the Acer Extensa 15 2511G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black has discrete graphics card. Only the Acer Extensa 15 2511G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black has Ethernet LAN.

  • Product type
    • Extensa 15 2511G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black:Laptop
    • Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C4T3 Intel® Celeron® 3205U:Chromebook
  • Product colour
    • Extensa 15 2511G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black:Black
    • Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C4T3 Intel® Celeron® 3205U:White
  • HD type
    • Extensa 15 2511G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black:HD
    • Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C4T3 Intel® Celeron® 3205U:Not supported
  • Processor family
    • Extensa 15 2511G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C4T3 Intel® Celeron® 3205U:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • Extensa 15 2511G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black:i5-5200U
    • Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C4T3 Intel® Celeron® 3205U:3205U
  • Processor threads
    • Extensa 15 2511G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black:4
    • Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C4T3 Intel® Celeron® 3205U:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Extensa 15 2511G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black:2.2 GHz
    • Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C4T3 Intel® Celeron® 3205U:1.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Extensa 15 2511G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Windows 8.1 Black:3 MB
    • Chromebook 15 CB5-571-C4T3 Intel® Celeron® 3205U:2 MB

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163 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopChromebook
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDNot supported
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Celeron®
Processor generationKnown for one5th gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-5200U3205U
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile SeriesIntel Celeron Processor 3000 series for Mobile
Processor codenameBroadwellBroadwell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersF0E0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.6 GHz0.6 GHz
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x42x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB16 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz100 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz800 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x1616Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1ChromeOS
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardDiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheNoNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521284809
Processor codeDiffersSR23YSR215
Processor package size40 x 24 x 1.3 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers2520 mAh3220 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm383.5 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm243.8 mm
HeightDiffers24.9 mm25.4 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.41 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.46 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEducation

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