Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C6V9 Intel® Celeron® N3160 vs Acer Extensa 15 EX2540-36RU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop

118specifications compared
52differ
66identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C6V9 Intel® Celeron® N3160:Chromebook
- Extensa 15 EX2540-36RU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C6V9 Intel® Celeron® N3160:Blue
- Extensa 15 EX2540-36RU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Black
Display diagonal
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C6V9 Intel® Celeron® N3160:35.6 cm (14")
- Extensa 15 EX2540-36RU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C6V9 Intel® Celeron® N3160:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Extensa 15 EX2540-36RU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
Processor family
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C6V9 Intel® Celeron® N3160:Intel® Celeron®
- Extensa 15 EX2540-36RU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C6V9 Intel® Celeron® N3160:N3160
- Extensa 15 EX2540-36RU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:i3-6006U
Processor cores
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C6V9 Intel® Celeron® N3160:4
- Extensa 15 EX2540-36RU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:2
Processor frequency
- Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C6V9 Intel® Celeron® N3160:1.6 GHz
- Extensa 15 EX2540-36RU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:2 GHz

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Comparison of CB3-431-C6V9, EX2540-36RU
162 specifications	A Acer Chromebook 14 CB3-431-C6V9 Intel® Celeron® N3160 Model CB3-431-C6V9 View product	B Acer Extensa 15 EX2540-36RU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop Model EX2540-36RU View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Chromebook	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Blue	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	N3160	i3-6006U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1170	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron N3000 series	Intel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Braswell	Skylake
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	OPI
Stepping	D1	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	6 W	15 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	4	12
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.24 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	64 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	Flash	HDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	0	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Flash memoryKnown for one	64 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 400	Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	8 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	320 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	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	1916
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	640 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Front camera resolutionDiffers	1280 x 720 pixels	640 x 480 pixels
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	ChromeOS	Linux
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	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 State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® OS GuardDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	91831	91157
Processor codeDiffers	SR2KP	SSSR2UW
Processor package sizeDiffers	25 x 27 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure BootKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	4
Battery capacityDiffers	3920 mAh	48 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers	1.55 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	341 mm	381.8 mm
DepthDiffers	236.6 mm	258 mm
HeightDiffers	17 mm	24.6 mm
Height (front)Differs	1.7 cm	2.46 cm
Height (rear)Differs	1.7 cm	2.46 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No

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