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Acer Extensa 15 EX2540-5361 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook 14 X405UA-BV327 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Grey, Metallic

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 105identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-5361 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook 14 X405UA-BV327 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Grey, Metallic:Grey, Metallic
  • Display diagonal
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-5361 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Vivobook 14 X405UA-BV327 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Grey, Metallic:35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor family
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-5361 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook 14 X405UA-BV327 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Grey, Metallic:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-5361 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook 14 X405UA-BV327 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Grey, Metallic:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-5361 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:i5-7200U
    • Vivobook 14 X405UA-BV327 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Grey, Metallic:i3-7100U
  • Processor frequency
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-5361 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • Vivobook 14 X405UA-BV327 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Grey, Metallic:2.4 GHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-5361 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:16 GB
    • Vivobook 14 X405UA-BV327 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Grey, Metallic:24 GB
  • Numeric keypad
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-5361 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Yes
    • Vivobook 14 X405UA-BV327 laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U 35.6 cm (14") HD 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Grey, Metallic:No

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Comparison of EX2540-5361, X405UA-BV327
153 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Metallic
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-7200Ui3-7100U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameKaby LakeKaby Lake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingH0H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 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
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB24 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD 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)1000 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x59160x5916
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxNo
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 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 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 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® Insider™YesYes
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 Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers9544395442
Processor codeDiffersSR2ZUSR2ZW
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh42 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
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.3 kg
WidthDiffers381.8 mm326.4 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm225.5 mm
HeightKnown for one24.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Differs2.46 cm1.88 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.46 cm2.02 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes

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