Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook Max X541UV-XX143D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU

96specifications compared
38differ
58identical
62known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:Black
- Vivobook Max X541UV-XX143D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:Black, Chocolate
Processor family
- Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
- Vivobook Max X541UV-XX143D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:3558U
- Vivobook Max X541UV-XX143D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:i5-6198DU
Processor threads
- Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:2
- Vivobook Max X541UV-XX143D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:4
Processor frequency
- Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:1.7 GHz
- Vivobook Max X541UV-XX143D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:2.3 GHz
Processor cache
- Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:2 MB
- Vivobook Max X541UV-XX143D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:3 MB
Processor lithography
- Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:22 nm
- Vivobook Max X541UV-XX143D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:14 nm
Processor codename
- Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop:Haswell
- Vivobook Max X541UV-XX143D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:Skylake

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Comparison of 2530-P86Y, X541UV-XX143D
158 specifications	A Acer Extensa 15 2530-P86Y Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop Model 2530-P86Y View product	B ASUS Vivobook Max X541UV-XX143D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Model X541UV-XX143D View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Chocolate
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 typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	3558U	i5-6198DU
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1168	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium 3000 series for Mobile	Intel Core i5-6100 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Skylake
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI2	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	D0	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 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™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 GHz
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 type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
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
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® 920MX
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 510
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1000 MHz	1000 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 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	0x1906
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
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 ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
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
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
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
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 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	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 features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	0.00	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 Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	78945	93432
Processor codeKnown for one	SR1E8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
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
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	2 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	381.4 mm
DepthDiffers	258 mm	251.5 mm
HeightDiffers	26.1 mm	27.6 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.75 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
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, User

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