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Acer Extensa 15 2540-3121 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop vs Acer Aspire 5 A517-51G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 96identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Extensa 15 2540-3121 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Extensa 15 2540-3121 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Extensa 15 2540-3121 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:HD
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Extensa 15 2540-3121 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Extensa 15 2540-3121 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Extensa 15 2540-3121 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:i3-6006U
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
  • Processor cores
    • Extensa 15 2540-3121 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:2
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • Extensa 15 2540-3121 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:4
    • Aspire 5 A517-51G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8

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Comparison of 2540-3121, A517-51G
170 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i38th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-6006Ui5-8250U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingDiffersD1Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDXC
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x5917
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionDiffers640 x 480 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 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 LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSwiss
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers91157124967
Processor codeDiffersSSSR2UWSR3LA
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacity48 Wh48 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15.2 V
Battery life (max)Differs6.5 h7 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, Supervisor
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers381.8 mm423 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm289.9 mm
HeightDiffers24.6 mm28.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.46 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.46 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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