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Acer TravelMate P2 273-MG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs HP Pavilion 15-n030ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 80identical
  • 69known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P2 273-MG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black
    • Pavilion 15-n030ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate P2 273-MG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Pavilion 15-n030ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 273-MG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Pavilion 15-n030ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 273-MG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
    • Pavilion 15-n030ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate P2 273-MG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
    • Pavilion 15-n030ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate P2 273-MG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:2.6 GHz
    • Pavilion 15-n030ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate P2 273-MG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:BGA 1023
    • Pavilion 15-n030ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:BGA 1168
  • Processor codename
    • TravelMate P2 273-MG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Ivy Bridge
    • Pavilion 15-n030ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Haswell

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202 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor14 differ
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi5-4200U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1168
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersL1C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W15 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one26Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one3.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 710MNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660xA16
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDTS Sound +
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD, DVD
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8 ProWindows 8
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features12 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205675459
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR170
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
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 voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3050 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 4570 m
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.28 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm385.6 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm258 mm
HeightDiffers30 mm22.6 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source345 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
64-bit computingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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