Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa 15 EX2540-32K5 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook X540SA-XX676T-BE Intel® Celeron® N3060 Laptop

118specifications compared
50differ
68identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Extensa 15 EX2540-32K5 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Black
- Vivobook X540SA-XX676T-BE Intel® Celeron® N3060 Laptop:Silver
Display resolution
- Extensa 15 EX2540-32K5 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Vivobook X540SA-XX676T-BE Intel® Celeron® N3060 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
HD type
- Extensa 15 EX2540-32K5 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Full HD
- Vivobook X540SA-XX676T-BE Intel® Celeron® N3060 Laptop:HD
Processor family
- Extensa 15 EX2540-32K5 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- Vivobook X540SA-XX676T-BE Intel® Celeron® N3060 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
Processor model
- Extensa 15 EX2540-32K5 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:i3-6006U
- Vivobook X540SA-XX676T-BE Intel® Celeron® N3060 Laptop:N3060
Processor threads
- Extensa 15 EX2540-32K5 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:4
- Vivobook X540SA-XX676T-BE Intel® Celeron® N3060 Laptop:2
Processor frequency
- Extensa 15 EX2540-32K5 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:2 GHz
- Vivobook X540SA-XX676T-BE Intel® Celeron® N3060 Laptop:1.6 GHz
System bus rate
- Extensa 15 EX2540-32K5 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:4 GT/s
- Vivobook X540SA-XX676T-BE Intel® Celeron® N3060 Laptop:5 GT/s

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Comparison of EX2540-32K5, X540SA-XX676T-BE
166 specifications	A Acer Extensa 15 EX2540-32K5 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop Model EX2540-32K5 View product	B ASUS Vivobook X540SA-XX676T-BE Intel® Celeron® N3060 Laptop Model X540SA-XX676T-BE View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers	i3-6006U	N3060
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.48 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	BGA 1170
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor Series	Intel Celeron N3000 series
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Braswell
Stepping	D1	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	12	4
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	OPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	128 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	32 GB	8 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	320 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	900 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	1916	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AZERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® OS GuardDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	91157	91832
Processor codeDiffers	SSSR2UW	SR2KN
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 24 mm	25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityDiffers	48 Wh	33 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	6.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	2 kg
WidthDiffers	381.8 mm	381.4 mm
DepthDiffers	258 mm	251.5 mm
HeightDiffers	24.6 mm	25.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.46 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.46 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Home office, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source

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