Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 253-E-B964G75Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop vs Acer TravelMate P2 253-M-32344G50Maks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop

154specifications compared
30differ
124identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- TravelMate P2 253-E-B964G75Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Black, Silver
- TravelMate P2 253-M-32344G50Maks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:Black
Processor family
- TravelMate P2 253-E-B964G75Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
- TravelMate P2 253-M-32344G50Maks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- TravelMate P2 253-E-B964G75Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:B960
- TravelMate P2 253-M-32344G50Maks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:i3-2348M
Processor threads
- TravelMate P2 253-E-B964G75Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2
- TravelMate P2 253-M-32344G50Maks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:4
Processor frequency
- TravelMate P2 253-E-B964G75Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2.2 GHz
- TravelMate P2 253-M-32344G50Maks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:2.3 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate P2 253-E-B964G75Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:2 MB
- TravelMate P2 253-M-32344G50Maks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:3 MB
Processor cache type
- TravelMate P2 253-E-B964G75Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:L3
- TravelMate P2 253-M-32344G50Maks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:Smart Cache
PCI Express configurations
- TravelMate P2 253-E-B964G75Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop:1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
- TravelMate P2 253-M-32344G50Maks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop:1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8

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Comparison of 253-E-B964G75Mnks, 253-M-32344G50Maks
179 specifications	A Acer TravelMate P2 253-E-B964G75Mnks Intel® Pentium® B960 Laptop Model 253-E-B964G75Mnks View product	B Acer TravelMate P2 253-M-32344G50Maks Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2348M Laptop Model 253-M-32344G50Maks View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	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
Display number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surface	Matt	Matt
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	B960	i3-2348M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	Socket 988	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium B900 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Sandy Bridge	Sandy Bridge
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	Q0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionKnown for one	85 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	22	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of SMP processors	1	1
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 4 GB	1 x 4 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)	1	1
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)	8 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	750 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	750 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Number of SSDs installed	0	0
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Graphics2 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	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequency	650 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1150 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio system	HD	HD
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Optical drive interface	SATA	SATA
Network2 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 rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
WWAN	Not installed	Not installed
Integrated 4G WiMAXDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI version	1.4	1.4
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Microphone connectivity	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layout	QWERTZ	QWERTZ
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux Linpus	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 8
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	32 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	59836	74542
Processor codeKnown for one	SR07V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	No	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacity	4400 mAh	4400 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current	3.42 A	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
Power auto-sensing	Yes	Yes
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Password protection type	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 35 °C	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-15 - 60 °C	-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 85%	10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Wi-Fi certified	Yes	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.6 kg	2.6 kg
Width	382 mm	382 mm
Depth	253 mm	253 mm
Height	33.2 mm	33.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Intel segment tagging	Enterprise, Small Business	Enterprise, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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