Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 P238-M-72Z2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop vs Dell Inspiron 3576 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 87identical
  • 64known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-72Z2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Inspiron 3576 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-72Z2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Inspiron 3576 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-72Z2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:HD
    • Inspiron 3576 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-72Z2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Inspiron 3576 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-72Z2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Inspiron 3576 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-72Z2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:i7-6500U
    • Inspiron 3576 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:i5-8250U
  • Processor cores
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-72Z2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2
    • Inspiron 3576 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:4
  • Processor threads
    • TravelMate P2 P238-M-72Z2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:4
    • Inspiron 3576 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8

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Comparison of P238-M-72Z2, 3576
199 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Pixel pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.179 x 0.179 mm
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Ui5-8250U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1356
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake R
SteppingDiffersD1Y0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W10 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB12 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableAMD Radeon 520
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 familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x5917
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Audio chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRealtek ALC3204
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMaxxAudio Pro
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWaves
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.9 MP
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network1 differ
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
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 quantityDiffers10
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown 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
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office 30 Day; McAfee 30day
Processor special features4 differ
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Processor ARK IDDiffers88194124967
Processor codeDiffersSR2EZSR3LA
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers3270 mAh40 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.8 V
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.34 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 10668 m
Operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 G
Non-operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 G
Operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.66 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 G
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Bronze, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.6 kg2.13 kg
WidthDiffers327 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm260.3 mm
HeightDiffers19.7 mm23.6 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
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
On/off buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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