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Acer Extensa 15 EX2540-3294 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook 14 X405UA-BV725T laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 95identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-3294 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook 14 X405UA-BV725T laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-3294 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Vivobook 14 X405UA-BV725T laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-3294 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Vivobook 14 X405UA-BV725T laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:Intel® Pentium®
  • Processor model
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-3294 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:i3-6006U
    • Vivobook 14 X405UA-BV725T laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:4405U
  • Processor frequency
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-3294 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:2 GHz
    • Vivobook 14 X405UA-BV725T laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:2.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-3294 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:3 MB
    • Vivobook 14 X405UA-BV725T laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:2 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-3294 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:BGA 1356
    • Vivobook 14 X405UA-BV725T laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
  • Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-3294 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:12
    • Vivobook 14 X405UA-BV725T laptop Intel® Pentium® 4405U 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:10

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Comparison of EX2540-3294, X405UA-BV725T
156 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersi3-6006U4405U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor SeriesIntel Pentium 4000 series for Mobile
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingD1D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1210
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for one6th gen Intel® Core™ i3Unknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one4 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB24 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB628 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
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 DLNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 510
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID19161916
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one640 x 480 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 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 versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
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 quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 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) versionDiffers1.000.00
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 version0.000.00
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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardDiffersYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers9115789611
Processor codeDiffersSSSR2UWSR2EX
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh42 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one6.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 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
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.6 kg
WidthDiffers381.8 mm326.4 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm225.5 mm
HeightDiffers24.6 mm18.8 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.88 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.02 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneACPI 5.0Unknown — not stated by the source

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