Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa EX2508-C6C3 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop vs ASUS X553MA-XX809D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540

101specifications compared
25differ
76identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Extensa EX2508-C6C3 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:Black
- X553MA-XX809D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:White
Processor family
- Extensa EX2508-C6C3 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
- X553MA-XX809D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- Extensa EX2508-C6C3 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:N2940
- X553MA-XX809D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:N3540
Processor boost frequency
- Extensa EX2508-C6C3 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:2.25 GHz
- X553MA-XX809D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:2.66 GHz
Processor frequency
- Extensa EX2508-C6C3 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:1.83 GHz
- X553MA-XX809D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:2.16 GHz
Internal memory
- Extensa EX2508-C6C3 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:4 GB
- X553MA-XX809D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:8 GB
Total storage capacity
- Extensa EX2508-C6C3 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:500 GB
- X553MA-XX809D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:1 TB
HDD capacity
- Extensa EX2508-C6C3 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop:500 GB
- X553MA-XX809D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:1 TB

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Comparison of EX2508-C6C3, X553MA-XX809D
127 specifications	A Acer Extensa EX2508-C6C3 Intel® Celeron® N2940 Laptop Model EX2508-C6C3 View product	B ASUS X553MA-XX809D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540 Model X553MA-XX809D View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	N2940	N3540
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.25 GHz	2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.83 GHz	2.16 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socket	BGA 1170	BGA 1170
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	32-bit, 64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile	Intel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codename	Bay Trail	Bay Trail
Stepping	C0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	7.5 W	7.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)	4.5 W	4.5 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	4	4
PCI Express configurations	1x4	1x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1333 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD±RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD, SDHC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	313 MHz	313 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyDiffers	854 MHz	896 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	854 MHz	896 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.2
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	82104	82105
Processor codeDiffers	SR1YV	SR1YW
Processor package size	25 x 27 mm	25 x 27 mm
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	2
Battery capacityDiffers	3270 mAh	30 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	33 W
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.75 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	ACPI 5.0	UL, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	2.2 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	258 mm	252 mm
HeightDiffers	26.1 mm	25.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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