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Acer Extensa 15 EX2530-P9D9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop vs ASUS Chromebook C301SA-R4002 laptop Intel® Celeron® N3160

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 50identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Extensa 15 EX2530-P9D9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Laptop
    • Chromebook C301SA-R4002 laptop Intel® Celeron® N3160:Chromebook
  • Product colour
    • Extensa 15 EX2530-P9D9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Black
    • Chromebook C301SA-R4002 laptop Intel® Celeron® N3160:Grey, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Extensa 15 EX2530-P9D9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Chromebook C301SA-R4002 laptop Intel® Celeron® N3160:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Extensa 15 EX2530-P9D9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Chromebook C301SA-R4002 laptop Intel® Celeron® N3160:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Extensa 15 EX2530-P9D9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:HD
    • Chromebook C301SA-R4002 laptop Intel® Celeron® N3160:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Extensa 15 EX2530-P9D9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • Chromebook C301SA-R4002 laptop Intel® Celeron® N3160:Intel® Celeron®
  • Processor model
    • Extensa 15 EX2530-P9D9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:3556U
    • Chromebook C301SA-R4002 laptop Intel® Celeron® N3160:N3160
  • Processor cores
    • Extensa 15 EX2530-P9D9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:2
    • Chromebook C301SA-R4002 laptop Intel® Celeron® N3160:4

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Comparison of EX2530-P9D9, C301SA-R4002
158 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopChromebook
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceMattMatt
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers3556UN3160
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.24 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1170
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Celeron N3000 series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellBraswell
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers104
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2, 1x4, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1866 MHz
Memory form factorDiffersSO-DIMMOn-board
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB16 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDFlash
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
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 cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz320 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeChromeOS
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Internet Security Suite, Microsoft office 2016Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Boot 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 source0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardNoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers7662191831
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2KP
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
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 TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells33
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W33 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.75 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.35 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm329 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm230 mm
Height (front)Differs2.61 cm2.03 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.72 cm2.2 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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