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Acer Extensa 15 EX2540-55BU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop vs Acer Aspire Switch

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 68identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-55BU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Laptop
    • Aspire Switch:Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-55BU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Black
    • Aspire Switch:Grey
  • Form factor
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-55BU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Clamshell
    • Aspire Switch:Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-55BU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Aspire Switch:29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-55BU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Aspire Switch:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-55BU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:No
    • Aspire Switch:Yes
  • HD type
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-55BU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:HD
    • Aspire Switch:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-55BU Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Aspire Switch:Intel® Core™ M

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Comparison of EX2540-55BU, SW5-173-64V0
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Model SW5-173-64V0

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Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ M
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
Processor modelDiffersi5-7200UM-5Y10c
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz0.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one4 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1234
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeBroadwell
Bus typeKnown for oneOPIUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersH0F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W4.5 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz1 GHz
Configurable TDP-upDiffers25 W6 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W3.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C95 °C
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core M-5Y Mobile series
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 W
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 5300
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz800 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x161E
Audioidentical
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
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers9544385234
Processor codeDiffersSR2ZUSR23C
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm30 x 16.5 mm
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh4420 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one6.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.46 kg
WidthDiffers381.8 mm299.5 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm206.7 mm
HeightDiffers24.6 mm21 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
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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