Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop vs Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 83identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop has 4 more processor cores than the Acer TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop (6 vs 2). The Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop has 8 more processor threads than the Acer TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop (12 vs 4). The Acer TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop has 0.5 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop (2.7 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). Only the Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop has discrete graphics card. Only the Acer Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop has numeric keypad.

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:Black
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:Black, Red
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:HD
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:i3-7130U
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:i7-8750H
  • Processor cores
    • TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:2
    • Predator Helios 300 PH317-52-75DB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8750H Laptop:6

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158 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i38th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-7130Ui7-8750H
Processor coresDiffers26
Processor threadsDiffers412
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB9 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeCoffee Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz1.7 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1440
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceU0
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Graphics9 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x3E9B
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Antenna type2x22x2
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
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 versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers124977134906
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR3YY
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacity3320 mAh3320 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W135 W
AC adapter frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.6 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers327 mm432.3 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm289.9 mm
HeightDiffers19.7 mm29 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.97 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one1.97 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Docking station includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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