Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop vs Acer Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop

126specifications compared
33differ
93identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop has 2 more processor cores than the Acer TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop (4 vs 2). The Acer Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop has 4 more processor threads than the Acer TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop (8 vs 4). The Acer TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop has 1.1 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop (2.7 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). Only the Acer TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop has Ethernet LAN. Only the Acer Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop has fingerprint reader.

Product colour
- TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:Black
- Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Silver
Display diagonal
- TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
- Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:HD
- Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Full HD
Processor family
- TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:i3-7130U
- Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
Processor cores
- TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop:2
- Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:4

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Comparison of P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278, SF314-54-57MY
161 specifications	A Acer TravelMate P2 P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7130U Laptop Model P238-G2-M-36CU+NP.BAG1A.278 View product	B Acer Swift 3 SF314-54-57MY Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop Model SF314-54-57MY View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Dual-screen	No	No
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i3	8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-7130U	i5-8250U
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake	Kaby Lake R
Bus type	OPI	OPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	7.5 W	10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 GHz
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1356
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Y0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	7200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 620	Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	32 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x5916	0x5917
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 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 typeKnown for one	2x2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AZERTY
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	French
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	124977	124967
Processor package size	42 X 24 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR3LA
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityDiffers	3320 mAh	3220 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerDiffers	No	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection	Yes	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightKnown for one	1.6 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	327 mm	323 mm
Depth	228 mm	228 mm
HeightDiffers	19.7 mm	18.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.97 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	1.97 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Docking station includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No

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