Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 P246M-M-55KB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop vs Acer TravelMate P2 P277-M-38QS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5015U Laptop

113specifications compared
43differ
70identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate P2 P246M-M-55KB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
- TravelMate P2 P277-M-38QS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5015U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- TravelMate P2 P246M-M-55KB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- TravelMate P2 P277-M-38QS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5015U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
HD type
- TravelMate P2 P246M-M-55KB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:HD
- TravelMate P2 P277-M-38QS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5015U Laptop:HD+
Processor family
- TravelMate P2 P246M-M-55KB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- TravelMate P2 P277-M-38QS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5015U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- TravelMate P2 P246M-M-55KB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- TravelMate P2 P277-M-38QS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5015U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- TravelMate P2 P246M-M-55KB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:i5-4210M
- TravelMate P2 P277-M-38QS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5015U Laptop:i3-5015U
Processor frequency
- TravelMate P2 P246M-M-55KB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:2.6 GHz
- TravelMate P2 P277-M-38QS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5015U Laptop:2.1 GHz
Processor cache type
- TravelMate P2 P246M-M-55KB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop:Smart Cache
- TravelMate P2 P277-M-38QS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5015U Laptop:L3

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Comparison of P246M-M-55KB, P277-M-38QS
139 specifications	A Acer TravelMate P2 P246M-M-55KB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210M Laptop Model P246M-M-55KB View product	B Acer TravelMate P2 P277-M-38QS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5015U Laptop Model P277-M-38QS View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4210M	i3-5015U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	2.1 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	PGA946	BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Core i3-5000 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Broadwell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
SteppingDiffers	C0	F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	37 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	2x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.2 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4600	Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	400 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1150 MHz	850 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.1	11.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x416	0x1616
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Linux Linpus
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)Differs	No	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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	81012	84698
Processor codeDiffers	SR1L4	SR245
Processor package sizeDiffers	37.5 x 37.5 x 4.7 mm	40 x 24x 1.3 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
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	346 mm	423 mm
DepthDiffers	248 mm	281.9 mm
HeightDiffers	30.3 mm	31.7 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.78 cm	2.75 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.03 cm	3.17 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment tagging	Enterprise, Small Business	Enterprise, Small Business
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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