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Acer Extensa 15 EX2540-33CW Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop vs ASUS Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UA-BE108T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop

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  • 113specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 78identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-33CW Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Black
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UA-BE108T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Blue
  • Display diagonal
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-33CW Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UA-BE108T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-33CW Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UA-BE108T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-33CW Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:HD
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UA-BE108T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-33CW Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UA-BE108T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-33CW Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UA-BE108T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-33CW Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:i3-6006U
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UA-BE108T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:i7-8550U
  • Processor cores
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-33CW Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:2
    • Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UA-BE108T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop:4

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152 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
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 boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB8 MB
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingDiffersD1Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
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
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — 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® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x5917
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster Premium
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
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 quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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 source2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
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
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceASUS Splendid ASUS Eye Care ASUS Tru2life Video ASUS AudioWizard
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
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 Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
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 GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers91157122589
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
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
Processor codeKnown for oneSSSR2UWUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source46 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.1 kg
WidthDiffers381.8 mm329 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm210 mm
HeightDiffers24.6 mm12.9 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
ManualYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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