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Acer Extensa 15 EX2520-53QH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook X556UA-DM398D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U

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  • 139specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 123identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Extensa 15 EX2520-53QH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook X556UA-DM398D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:Blue, Stainless steel
  • Display resolution
    • Extensa 15 EX2520-53QH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Vivobook X556UA-DM398D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Extensa 15 EX2520-53QH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:HD
    • Vivobook X556UA-DM398D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:Full HD
  • Memory slots
    • Extensa 15 EX2520-53QH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:2x SO-DIMM
    • Vivobook X556UA-DM398D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:1x SO-DIMM
  • Total storage capacity
    • Extensa 15 EX2520-53QH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:500 GB
    • Vivobook X556UA-DM398D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:1 TB
  • Compatible memory cards
    • Extensa 15 EX2520-53QH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:SD
    • Vivobook X556UA-DM398D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:SD, SDHC, SDXC
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • Extensa 15 EX2520-53QH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:2
    • Vivobook X556UA-DM398D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:1
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
    • Extensa 15 EX2520-53QH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:0
    • Vivobook X556UA-DM398D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:1

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161 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue, Stainless steel
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation6th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modeli5-6200Ui5-6200U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency2.8 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequency2.3 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketLGA 1356 (Socket B2)LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i5-6200 seriesIntel Core i5-6200 series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeQPIQPI
SteppingD1D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x4, 4x11x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3L-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1000 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID19161916
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
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
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
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 quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinux LinpusFreeDOS
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
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)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID8819388193
Processor codeSR2EYSR2EY
Processor package size42 X 24 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery capacityDiffers2520 mAh38 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm258 mm
HeightDiffers24.9 mm25.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.49 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.49 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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