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Acer Extensa 15 EX2540-38EM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook X540UA-DM1225T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 91identical
  • 64known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-38EM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook X540UA-DM1225T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Silver
  • Display resolution
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-38EM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Vivobook X540UA-DM1225T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-38EM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:HD
    • Vivobook X540UA-DM1225T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-38EM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Vivobook X540UA-DM1225T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-38EM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Vivobook X540UA-DM1225T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-38EM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:i3-6006U
    • Vivobook X540UA-DM1225T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:i5-7200U
  • Processor frequency
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-38EM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:2 GHz
    • Vivobook X540UA-DM1225T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:2.5 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-38EM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Skylake
    • Vivobook X540UA-DM1225T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Kaby Lake

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186 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Colour nameKnown for oneMidnight BlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Panel typeKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i37th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-6006Ui5-7200U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
SteppingDiffersD1H0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 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
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs16 GB8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 620
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x5916
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
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-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x1
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
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
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Repairability indexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneSpanishUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9115795443
Processor codeDiffersSSSR2UWSR2ZU
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh33 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs6.5 h8 h
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.47 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers381.8 mm381.4 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm251.5 mm
HeightDiffers24.6 mm27.2 mm
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneACPI 5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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