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Acer TravelMate P2 P238-M-59FF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop vs Lenovo U31 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 85identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-59FF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Black
    • U31 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:Black, Red
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-59FF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • U31 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-59FF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:HD
    • U31 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-59FF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • U31 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-59FF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • U31 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-59FF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:i5-6200U
    • U31 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:i3-5005U
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-59FF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:2.3 GHz
    • U31 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:2 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-59FF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:4 GT/s
    • U31 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:5 GT/s

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Comparison of P238-M-59FF, U31
169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal33.8 cm (13.3")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700:1
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i55th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-6200Ui3-5005U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1168
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6200 seriesIntel Core i3-5000 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeBroadwell
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersD1F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x12x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHybrid-HDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA III
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.4Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x1616
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinux LinpusWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819384695
Processor codeDiffersSR2EYSR27G
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm40 x 24x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery capacityDiffers3270 mAh35 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneACPI 5.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.6 kg1.56 kg
WidthDiffers327 mm323 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm230 mm
HeightDiffers19.7 mm19.3 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
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

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