Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 P256-M-308B Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop vs Acer TravelMate P2 P257-MG-72V0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop

133specifications compared
50differ
83identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- TravelMate P2 P256-M-308B Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- TravelMate P2 P257-MG-72V0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- TravelMate P2 P256-M-308B Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- TravelMate P2 P257-MG-72V0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- TravelMate P2 P256-M-308B Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:i3-4005U
- TravelMate P2 P257-MG-72V0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:i7-5500U
Processor frequency
- TravelMate P2 P256-M-308B Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:1.7 GHz
- TravelMate P2 P257-MG-72V0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate P2 P256-M-308B Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:3 MB
- TravelMate P2 P257-MG-72V0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:4 MB
Processor cache type
- TravelMate P2 P256-M-308B Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Smart Cache
- TravelMate P2 P257-MG-72V0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:L3
Processor lithography
- TravelMate P2 P256-M-308B Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:22 nm
- TravelMate P2 P257-MG-72V0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:14 nm
Processor operating modes
- TravelMate P2 P256-M-308B Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:64-bit
- TravelMate P2 P257-MG-72V0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:32-bit, 64-bit

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Comparison of P256-M-308B, P257-MG-72V0
183 specifications	A Acer TravelMate P2 P256-M-308B Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop Model P256-M-308B View product	B Acer TravelMate P2 P257-MG-72V0 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop Model P257-MG-72V0 View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i3	5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-4005U	i7-5500U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socket	BGA 1168	BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series	Intel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Broadwell
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	10	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	4x1, 1x4	4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 GHz
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F0
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	6 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
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
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® 920M
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	950 MHz	950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12	11.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xA16	0x1616
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	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 LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
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
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Windows 8.1 Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 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
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75105	85214
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	40 x 24 x 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
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-x, VT-d
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR23W
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	4
Battery capacityDiffers	4700 mAh	2520 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	40 W	45 W
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.4 kg
Width	381.6 mm	381.6 mm
Depth	256 mm	256 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.53 cm	2.49 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.04 cm	2.49 cm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment tagging	Enterprise, Small Business	Enterprise, Small Business
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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