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Acer Extensa 15 EX2540-32YK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop vs Lenovo X1 Carbon (6th Gen)

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 79identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-32YK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • X1 Carbon (6th Gen):35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-32YK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • X1 Carbon (6th Gen):2560 x 1440 pixels
  • HD type
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-32YK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:HD
    • X1 Carbon (6th Gen):Quad HD
  • Processor family
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-32YK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • X1 Carbon (6th Gen):Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-32YK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • X1 Carbon (6th Gen):8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-32YK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:i3-6006U
    • X1 Carbon (6th Gen):i7-8550U
  • Processor cores
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-32YK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:2
    • X1 Carbon (6th Gen):4
  • Processor threads
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-32YK Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:4
    • X1 Carbon (6th Gen):8

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Comparison of EX2540-32YK, X1 Carbon (6th Gen)
173 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels2560 x 1440 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDQuad HD
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i38th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-6006Ui7-8550U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB8 MB
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake R
SteppingDiffersD1Y0
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GHz
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
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 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
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® UHD Graphics 620
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x5917
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Camera2 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1 MP
Front camera resolutionDiffers640 x 480 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
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) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers02
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4b
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers91157122589
Processor codeKnown for oneSSSR2UWUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh57 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one6.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.13 kg
WidthDiffers381.8 mm323.5 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm217.1 mm
HeightDiffers24.6 mm15.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.46 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.46 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMIL-STD-810G
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR

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