Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa 15 2520G-79T0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M Windows 10 Home Black vs ASUS Vivobook X556UR-6198DU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU

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  • 116specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 85identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Extensa 15 2520G-79T0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M Windows 10 Home Black:Black
    • Vivobook X556UR-6198DU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:Black, Silver
  • Processor family
    • Extensa 15 2520G-79T0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M Windows 10 Home Black:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook X556UR-6198DU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Extensa 15 2520G-79T0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M Windows 10 Home Black:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook X556UR-6198DU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Extensa 15 2520G-79T0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M Windows 10 Home Black:i7-6500U
    • Vivobook X556UR-6198DU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:i5-6198DU
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Extensa 15 2520G-79T0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M Windows 10 Home Black:3.1 GHz
    • Vivobook X556UR-6198DU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:2.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Extensa 15 2520G-79T0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M Windows 10 Home Black:2.5 GHz
    • Vivobook X556UR-6198DU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:2.3 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Extensa 15 2520G-79T0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M Windows 10 Home Black:4 MB
    • Vivobook X556UR-6198DU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:3 MB
  • PCI Express configurations
    • Extensa 15 2520G-79T0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 1 TB HDD NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M Windows 10 Home Black:1x4, 4x1
    • Vivobook X556UR-6198DU laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1

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167 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Ui5-6198DU
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-6100 Mobile Series
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
System bus rateKnown for one4 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneLGA 1356 (Socket B2)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneOPIUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneD1Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MNVIDIA® GeForce® 930MX
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 510
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x1906
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10
Processor special features2 differ
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819493432
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2EZUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery capacityDiffers2520 mAh38 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm258 mm
HeightDiffers24.9 mm25.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.49 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.49 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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