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Acer Aspire 3 A315-31-P8ZV Intel® Pentium® N4200 Laptop vs Acer TravelMate P2 P278-M-P57H Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 84identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 3 A315-31-P8ZV Intel® Pentium® N4200 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P57H Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3 A315-31-P8ZV Intel® Pentium® N4200 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P57H Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire 3 A315-31-P8ZV Intel® Pentium® N4200 Laptop:HD
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P57H Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:HD+
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 3 A315-31-P8ZV Intel® Pentium® N4200 Laptop:N4200
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P57H Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:4405U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 3 A315-31-P8ZV Intel® Pentium® N4200 Laptop:4
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P57H Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3 A315-31-P8ZV Intel® Pentium® N4200 Laptop:1.1 GHz
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P57H Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:2.1 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire 3 A315-31-P8ZV Intel® Pentium® N4200 Laptop:L2
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P57H Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 3 A315-31-P8ZV Intel® Pentium® N4200 Laptop:BGA 1296
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P57H Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:LGA 1356 (Socket B2)

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Comparison of A315-31-P8ZV, P278-M-P57H
158 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 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDHD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Pentium®Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersN42004405U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers1.1 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1296LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium Processor N4000 Series for MobileIntel Pentium 4000 series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersApollo LakeSkylake
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOPI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs6 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers610
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2, 1x2+2x11x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 505Intel® HD Graphics 510
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source950 MHz
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 IDDiffers0x5A841916
Number of execution unitsKnown for one18Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one750 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionDiffers640 x 480 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
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 quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version0.000.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardDiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers9559289611
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2EX
Processor package sizeDiffers24 x 31 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
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® Insider™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh37 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs6.5 h5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm423 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm281.9 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm31.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.16 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.16 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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