Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa 15 2530-C08T Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop vs Acer Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271P-38UZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1)

115specifications compared
64differ
51identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Extensa 15 2530-C08T Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:Laptop
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271P-38UZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Form factor
- Extensa 15 2530-C08T Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:Clamshell
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271P-38UZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
Display diagonal
- Extensa 15 2530-C08T Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271P-38UZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
Display resolution
- Extensa 15 2530-C08T Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271P-38UZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
Touchscreen
- Extensa 15 2530-C08T Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:No
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271P-38UZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
Native aspect ratio
- Extensa 15 2530-C08T Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:16:9
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271P-38UZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
Processor family
- Extensa 15 2530-C08T Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271P-38UZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Extensa 15 2530-C08T Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop:2957U
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271P-38UZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):i3-6100U

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Comparison of 2530-C08T, SA5-271P-38UZ
165 specifications	A Acer Extensa 15 2530-C08T Intel® Celeron® 2957U Laptop Model 2530-C08T View product	B Acer Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271P-38UZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SA5-271P-38UZ View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Detachable)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	30.5 cm (12")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	2160 x 1440 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	3:2
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	2957U	i3-6100U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.4 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	5 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	BGA 1356
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron Processor 2000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core i3-6100 series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Skylake
Bus typeDiffers	DMI2	QPI
SteppingDiffers	D0	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	10	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	4x1, 1x4	1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	LPDDR3-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
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	128 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedDiffers	0	1
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
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 520
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1000 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1916
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux Linpus	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
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 version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
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 Smart Response Technology versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	0.00	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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	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® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78942	88180
Processor codeDiffers	SR1DV	SR2EU
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	2
Battery capacityDiffers	3220 mAh	4870 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	1.25 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	292.1 mm
DepthDiffers	258 mm	200.6 mm
HeightDiffers	26.1 mm	15.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.72 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.61 cm	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
3D	No	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business

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