Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa 15 EX2530-P9D9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop vs Acer TravelMate P2 P258-M-31QR+Q3.1890B.AC0 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop

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  • 97specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 60identical
  • 64known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • Extensa 15 EX2530-P9D9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • TravelMate P2 P258-M-31QR+Q3.1890B.AC0 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Extensa 15 EX2530-P9D9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:3556U
    • TravelMate P2 P258-M-31QR+Q3.1890B.AC0 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:i3-6100U
  • Processor threads
    • Extensa 15 EX2530-P9D9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:2
    • TravelMate P2 P258-M-31QR+Q3.1890B.AC0 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Extensa 15 EX2530-P9D9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • TravelMate P2 P258-M-31QR+Q3.1890B.AC0 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:2.3 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Extensa 15 EX2530-P9D9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:5 GT/s
    • TravelMate P2 P258-M-31QR+Q3.1890B.AC0 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:4 GT/s
  • Processor cache
    • Extensa 15 EX2530-P9D9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:2 MB
    • TravelMate P2 P258-M-31QR+Q3.1890B.AC0 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:3 MB
  • Processor lithography
    • Extensa 15 EX2530-P9D9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:22 nm
    • TravelMate P2 P258-M-31QR+Q3.1890B.AC0 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:14 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Extensa 15 EX2530-P9D9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Haswell
    • TravelMate P2 P258-M-31QR+Q3.1890B.AC0 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Skylake

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161 specifications
Displayidentical
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 cd/m²
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers3556Ui3-6100U
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1356
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-6100 series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2QPI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD1
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1012
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2, 1x4, 4x11x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD±RW
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1916
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Internet Security Suite, Microsoft office 2016Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers7662188180
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2EU
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery life (max)Known for one6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers381.6 mm381 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm256 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.61 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one1.72 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
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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