Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 P248-M-35WJ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop vs Dell Inspiron 3168 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1)

140specifications compared
48differ
92identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- TravelMate P2 P248-M-35WJ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Laptop
- Inspiron 3168 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- TravelMate P2 P248-M-35WJ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Black
- Inspiron 3168 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey
Form factor
- TravelMate P2 P248-M-35WJ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Clamshell
- Inspiron 3168 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
Display diagonal
- TravelMate P2 P248-M-35WJ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
- Inspiron 3168 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
Touchscreen
- TravelMate P2 P248-M-35WJ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:No
- Inspiron 3168 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
Processor family
- TravelMate P2 P248-M-35WJ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- Inspiron 3168 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m3
Processor generation
- TravelMate P2 P248-M-35WJ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Inspiron 3168 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ m3
Processor model
- TravelMate P2 P248-M-35WJ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:i3-6100U
- Inspiron 3168 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):m3-6Y30

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Comparison of P248-M-35WJ, 3168
190 specifications	A Acer TravelMate P2 P248-M-35WJ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop Model P248-M-35WJ View product	B Dell Inspiron 3168 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 3168 View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Folder)
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Pixel pitchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.2265 x 0.2265 mm
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ m3
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3	6th gen Intel® Core™ m3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-6100U	m3-6Y30
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	0.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	BGA 1515
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-6100 series	Intel Core m3-6Y series
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	OPI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	D1	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	4.5 W
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	7.5 W	3.8 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	10
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 2x2, 1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	4 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 4 GB	1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA III
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
HDD size	2.5"	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Graphics3 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 520	Intel® HD Graphics 515
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	850 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	1916	0x191E
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MaxxAudio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Waves
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.92 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4a
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
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
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) 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	1.00	1.00
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88180	88198
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EU	SR2EN
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 X 24 mm	20 X 16.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery4 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	2
Battery capacityDiffers	37 Wh	32 Wh
Battery voltageDiffers	14.8 V	7.6 V
Battery life (max)Differs	5.5 h	8 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19.5 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Kensington	Noble
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-15.2 - 3048 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-15.2 - 10668 m
Operating shockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110 G
Non-operating shockKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 G
Operating vibrationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.66 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 G
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	ENERGY STAR	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	1.25 kg
WidthDiffers	343 mm	291.6 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	201.9 mm
HeightDiffers	24.9 mm	20.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Intel segment taggingDiffers	Enterprise, Small Business	Home office

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