Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 P248-M-39P6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop vs Acer Extensa 15 X2530-P18C Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Linux Linpus Black

124specifications compared
53differ
71identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate P2 P248-M-39P6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
- Extensa 15 X2530-P18C Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Linux Linpus Black:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- TravelMate P2 P248-M-39P6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- Extensa 15 X2530-P18C Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Linux Linpus Black:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- TravelMate P2 P248-M-39P6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:i3-6100U
- Extensa 15 X2530-P18C Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Linux Linpus Black:3558U
Processor threads
- TravelMate P2 P248-M-39P6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:4
- Extensa 15 X2530-P18C Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Linux Linpus Black:2
Processor frequency
- TravelMate P2 P248-M-39P6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:2.3 GHz
- Extensa 15 X2530-P18C Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Linux Linpus Black:1.7 GHz
System bus rate
- TravelMate P2 P248-M-39P6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:4 GT/s
- Extensa 15 X2530-P18C Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Linux Linpus Black:5 GT/s
Processor cache
- TravelMate P2 P248-M-39P6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:3 MB
- Extensa 15 X2530-P18C Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Linux Linpus Black:2 MB
Processor socket
- TravelMate P2 P248-M-39P6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:BGA 1356
- Extensa 15 X2530-P18C Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Linux Linpus Black:BGA 1168

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Comparison of P248-M-39P6, X2530-P18C
150 specifications	A Acer TravelMate P2 P248-M-39P6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop Model P248-M-39P6 View product	B Acer Extensa 15 X2530-P18C Intel® Pentium® 3558U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 4 GB DDR3L-SDRAM 500 GB HDD Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Linux Linpus Black Model X2530-P18C View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i3-6100U	3558U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	1.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-6100 series	Intel Pentium 3000 series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	DMI2
SteppingDiffers	D1	D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	7.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	10
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 4x1	4x1, 1x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
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
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	1 TB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD±RW	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.74 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1000 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	12.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	1916	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Linux Linpus	Linux Linpus
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 versionDiffers	1.00	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	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88180	78945
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EU	SR1E8
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 X 24 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityDiffers	2520 mAh	3220 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	343 mm	381.6 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	258 mm
HeightDiffers	24.9 mm	26.1 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.49 cm	1.75 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.49 cm	2.61 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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