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Acer Aspire E E5-511-P9QS Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop vs Acer TravelMate P2 P255-M-54204G50Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 85identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire E E5-511-P9QS Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:Brown
    • TravelMate P2 P255-M-54204G50Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Black
  • Processor family
    • Aspire E E5-511-P9QS Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • TravelMate P2 P255-M-54204G50Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire E E5-511-P9QS Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:N3540
    • TravelMate P2 P255-M-54204G50Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire E E5-511-P9QS Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:4
    • TravelMate P2 P255-M-54204G50Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire E E5-511-P9QS Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:2.66 GHz
    • TravelMate P2 P255-M-54204G50Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:2.6 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire E E5-511-P9QS Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:2.16 GHz
    • TravelMate P2 P255-M-54204G50Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1.6 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire E E5-511-P9QS Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:2 MB
    • TravelMate P2 P255-M-54204G50Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire E E5-511-P9QS Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:L2
    • TravelMate P2 P255-M-54204G50Mtkk Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Smart Cache

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162 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBrownBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersN3540i5-4200U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.16 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1170BGA 1168
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Pentium N3000 Series for MobileIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBay TrailHaswell
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingC0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs7.5 W15 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers412
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x41x4, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers313 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs896 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0xA16
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one896 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothNoNo
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Total number of SATA connectorsDiffers24
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8 Pro
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyYesYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version1.001.00
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)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)VT-xVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8210575459
Processor codeDiffersSR1YWSR170
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
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® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 h
Battery capacityKnown for one2500 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one40 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.35 kg
Width381.6 mm381.6 mm
Depth256 mm256 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.3 mm
Height (front)Differs2.53 cm1.21 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.03 cm2.53 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Small Business

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