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Acer Extensa 15 EX2540-505A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop vs Acer Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-53XW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 92identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-505A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Laptop
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-53XW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Form factor
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-505A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Clamshell
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-53XW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
  • Touchscreen
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-505A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:No
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-53XW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • Processor generation
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-505A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-53XW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-505A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:i5-7200U
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-53XW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-8250U
  • Processor cores
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-505A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:2
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-53XW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):4
  • Processor threads
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-505A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:4
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-53XW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-505A Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • Nitro 5 Spin NP515-51-53XW Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):3.4 GHz

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161 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Folder)
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display1 differ
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor11 differ
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-7200Ui5-8250U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeKaby Lake R
SteppingDiffersH0Y0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W10 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® UHD Graphics 620
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x5917
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers640 x 480 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
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 source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneEnglishUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers95443124967
Processor codeDiffersSR2ZUSR3LA
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh3320 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one6.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W90 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers381.8 mm381.5 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm258.1 mm
HeightDiffers24.6 mm17.9 mm
Height (front)Differs2.46 cm1.79 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.46 cm1.79 cm

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