Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire E E5-774-38C6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6157U Laptop vs Acer TravelMate P2 P278-M-3274 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop

135specifications compared
29differ
106identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- Aspire E E5-774-38C6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6157U Laptop:i3-6157U
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-3274 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:i3-6100U
Processor frequency
- Aspire E E5-774-38C6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6157U Laptop:2.4 GHz
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-3274 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:2.3 GHz
Bus type
- Aspire E E5-774-38C6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6157U Laptop:OPI
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-3274 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:QPI
Stepping
- Aspire E E5-774-38C6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6157U Laptop:K1
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-3274 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Aspire E E5-774-38C6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6157U Laptop:28 W
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-3274 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:15 W
Configurable TDP-down
- Aspire E E5-774-38C6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6157U Laptop:23 W
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-3274 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:7.5 W
PCI Express configurations
- Aspire E E5-774-38C6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6157U Laptop:1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-3274 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:1x4, 4x1
Internal memory
- Aspire E E5-774-38C6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6157U Laptop:8 GB
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-3274 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:4 GB

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Comparison of E5-774-38C6, P278-M-3274
152 specifications	A Acer Aspire E E5-774-38C6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6157U Laptop Model E5-774-38C6 View product	B Acer TravelMate P2 P278-M-3274 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop Model P278-M-3274 View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1600 x 900 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD+	HD+
Panel type	TFT	TFT
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-6157U	i3-6100U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1356	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i3-6100 series
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Bus typeDiffers	OPI	QPI
SteppingDiffers	K1	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	28 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	23 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	32 GB	16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1.12 TB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Optical drive type	DVD-RW	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® Iris™ Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® Iris™ Graphics 550	Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	32 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1000 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	1927	1916
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
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) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
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)	Yes	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	96484	88180
Processor codeDiffers	SSSR2XA	SR2EU
Processor package size	42 x 24 mm	42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityDiffers	41.4 Wh	2520 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	5.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Weight	3 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	423.3 mm	423 mm
Depth	281.9 mm	281.9 mm
Height (front)	2.75 cm	2.75 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.31 cm	3.17 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business

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