Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop vs Acer Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop

122specifications compared
26differ
96identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
- Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:3558U
Processor threads
- Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4
- Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:2
Processor frequency
- Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz
- Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:1.7 GHz
Processor cache
- Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:3 MB
- Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:2 MB
Stepping
- Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:C0
- Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:D0
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
- Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:12
- Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:10
PCI Express configurations
- Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1x4, 2x4
- Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:4x1, 1x4

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Comparison of 2530-55FJ, 2530-P86Y
141 specifications	A Acer Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop Model 2530-55FJ View product	B Acer Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop Model 2530-P86Y 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
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4200U	3558U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	1.7 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1168	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Pentium 3000 series for Mobile
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
SteppingDiffers	C0	D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	10
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 2x4	4x1, 1x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Graphics1 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 4400	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	200 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1000 MHz	1000 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.74 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0xA16	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
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
Ports & interfaces2 differ
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 connectorsDiffers	4	2
Number of SATA III connectorsDiffers	4	2
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel ME Firmware Version	9.5	9.5
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)	No	No
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75459	78945
Processor codeDiffers	SR170	SR1E8
Processor package size	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
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
Height (front)	1.75 cm	1.75 cm
Height (rear)	2.61 cm	2.61 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No

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