Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop vs ASUS A540SA-DM538T-BE Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop

Add a product
  • 115specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 76identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:Black
    • A540SA-DM538T-BE Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:Black, Chocolate
  • Display resolution
    • Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • A540SA-DM538T-BE Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:HD
    • A540SA-DM538T-BE Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • A540SA-DM538T-BE Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:3558U
    • A540SA-DM538T-BE Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:N3050
  • Processor frequency
    • Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • A540SA-DM538T-BE Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:Smart Cache
    • A540SA-DM538T-BE Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:L2
  • Processor socket
    • Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:BGA 1168
    • A540SA-DM538T-BE Intel® Celeron® N3050 Laptop:BGA 1170

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (on)
Comparison of 2530-P86Y, A540SA-DM538T-BE
159 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Chocolate
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers3558UN3050
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.16 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1170
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium 3000 series for MobileIntel Celeron N3000 series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellBraswell
SteppingDiffersD0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers104
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 1x41x4, 4x1
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz320 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAZERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7894587257
Processor codeDiffersSR1E8SR29H
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm25 x 27 mm
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.47 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm381.4 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm251.5 mm
HeightDiffers26.1 mm25.4 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
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons