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Acer TravelMate P2 P238-M-72Z2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop vs Acer TravelMate P2 P259-MG-52K7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop

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  • 154specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 118identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-72Z2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • TravelMate P2 P259-MG-52K7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-72Z2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • TravelMate P2 P259-MG-52K7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-72Z2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:HD
    • TravelMate P2 P259-MG-52K7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-72Z2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • TravelMate P2 P259-MG-52K7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-72Z2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • TravelMate P2 P259-MG-52K7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-72Z2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:i7-6500U
    • TravelMate P2 P259-MG-52K7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:i5-6200U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-72Z2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • TravelMate P2 P259-MG-52K7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:2.8 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-72Z2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • TravelMate P2 P259-MG-52K7 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:2.3 GHz

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Comparison of P238-M-72Z2, P259-MG-52K7
163 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Ui5-6200U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketLGA 1356 (Socket B2)LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-6200 series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersOPIQPI
SteppingD1D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
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 configurations1x4, 4x11x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of HDDs installed00
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID19161916
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
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)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
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 quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
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
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinux LinpusLinux
Processor special features2 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 Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
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)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
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 CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819488193
Processor codeDiffersSR2EZSR2EY
Processor package size42 X 24 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers3270 mAh2800 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionYesYes
Password protection typeBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers1.6 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers327 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm259 mm
HeightDiffers19.7 mm30.2 mm
Height (front)Differs1.97 cm2.39 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.97 cm3.02 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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