Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop vs ASUS X45C-VX037D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M

105specifications compared
43differ
62identical
56known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS X45C-VX037D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M has 0.7 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop (2.3 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The ASUS X45C-VX037D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M has 10 nm more processor lithography than the Acer Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop (32 nm vs 22 nm). The ASUS X45C-VX037D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M has 20 W more thermal Design Power (TDP) than the Acer Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop (35 W vs 15 W). Only the Acer Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop has numeric keypad. Only the ASUS X45C-VX037D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M has Intel FDI Technology.

Display diagonal
- Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- X45C-VX037D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:35.6 cm (14")
Processor family
- Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- X45C-VX037D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- X45C-VX037D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
- X45C-VX037D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:i3-2350M
Processor frequency
- Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz
- X45C-VX037D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:2.3 GHz
Processor socket
- Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:BGA 1168
- X45C-VX037D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Socket 988
Processor lithography
- Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:22 nm
- X45C-VX037D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:32 nm
Processor codename
- Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Haswell
- X45C-VX037D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M:Sandy Bridge

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Comparison of 2530-55FJ, X45C-VX037D
161 specifications	A Acer Extensa 15 2530-55FJ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop Model 2530-55FJ View product	B ASUS X45C-VX037D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2350M Model X45C-VX037D View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
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
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4200U	i3-2350M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Sandy Bridge
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	DMI
SteppingDiffers	C0	J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	85 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 2x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MMC, SD
Graphics4 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 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xA16	0x116
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
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
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
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 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 lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75459	53438
Processor codeDiffers	SR170	SR0DN
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0	AVX
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processorDiffers	Yes	No
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	47 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	65 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	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	347 mm
DepthDiffers	258 mm	245 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.75 cm	2.62 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.61 cm	3.19 cm
HeightKnown for one	26.1 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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