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Acer Extensa 15 EX2540-32LQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop vs ASUS Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN042R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 85identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-32LQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Laptop
    • Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN042R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-32LQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Black
    • Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN042R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey
  • Form factor
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-32LQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Clamshell
    • Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN042R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-32LQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN042R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):32 cm (12.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-32LQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN042R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2880 x 1920 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-32LQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:No
    • Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN042R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • HD type
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-32LQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:HD
    • Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN042R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-32LQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:16:9
    • Transformer 3 Pro T303UA-GN042R laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2

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Comparison of EX2540-32LQ, T303UA-GN042R
183 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")32 cm (12.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels2880 x 1920 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersHDQuad HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:93:2
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i36th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-6006Ui5-6200U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 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 Core i5-6200 series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersOPIQPI
SteppingD1D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
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
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1866 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — 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 familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 520
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 MHz1000 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MP
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityDiffers01
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
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features5 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) version1.001.00
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 versionDiffers0.001.00
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® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9115788193
Processor codeDiffersSSSR2UWSR2EY
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh39 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 source2.25 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source790 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.9 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.35 mm
WeightKnown for one2.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one381.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one258 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one24.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Stylus penKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business

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