Product comparison · 2 laptops

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

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	A Acer Extensa 15 EX2530-P9D9 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop Model EX2530-P9D9 View product	B ASUS Chromebook C301SA-R4002 laptop Intel® Celeron® N3160 Model C301SA-R4002 View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Chromebook
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey, Silver
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers	3556U	N3160
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.24 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1170
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Celeron N3000 series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Braswell
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	10	4
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2, 1x4, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1866 MHz
Memory form factorDiffers	SO-DIMM	On-board
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	16 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	Flash
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	320 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	640 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.0
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1000 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	ChromeOS
Trial softwareKnown for one	McAfee Internet Security Suite, Microsoft office 2016	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Secure BootKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	76621	91831
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR2KP
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	25 x 27 mm
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	6 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	33 W
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 slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	1.35 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	329 mm
DepthDiffers	258 mm	230 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.61 cm	2.03 cm
Height (rear)Differs	1.72 cm	2.2 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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