Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer 2530-C7ZU+Pack Gold 15" vs Acer P278-M-358N+Pack Gold 17

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 74identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 2530-C7ZU+Pack Gold 15":39.6 cm (15.6")
    • P278-M-358N+Pack Gold 17:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 2530-C7ZU+Pack Gold 15":1366 x 768 pixels
    • P278-M-358N+Pack Gold 17:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • 2530-C7ZU+Pack Gold 15":HD
    • P278-M-358N+Pack Gold 17:HD+
  • Processor family
    • 2530-C7ZU+Pack Gold 15":Intel® Celeron®
    • P278-M-358N+Pack Gold 17:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • 2530-C7ZU+Pack Gold 15":2957U
    • P278-M-358N+Pack Gold 17:i3-6100U
  • Processor threads
    • 2530-C7ZU+Pack Gold 15":2
    • P278-M-358N+Pack Gold 17:4
  • Processor frequency
    • 2530-C7ZU+Pack Gold 15":1.4 GHz
    • P278-M-358N+Pack Gold 17:2.3 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • 2530-C7ZU+Pack Gold 15":5 GT/s
    • P278-M-358N+Pack Gold 17:4 GT/s

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Comparison of 2530-C7ZU+Pack Gold 15", P278-M-358N+Pack Gold 17
150 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers2957Ui3-6100U
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1356
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron Processor 2000 Series for MobileIntel Core i3-6100 series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2QPI
SteppingDiffersD0D1
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1012
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 1x41x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 520
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz300 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1916
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7894288180
Processor codeDiffersSR1DVSR2EU
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm423 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm281.9 mm
HeightDiffers26.1 mm31.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.75 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.61 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Small Business

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