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Acer TravelMate P2 P256-M-55QB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop vs ASUS F555LA-XX270D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 92identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-55QB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Black
    • F555LA-XX270D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-55QB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • F555LA-XX270D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-55QB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • F555LA-XX270D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-55QB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:i5-4210U
    • F555LA-XX270D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:i3-4030U
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-55QB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:1.7 GHz
    • F555LA-XX270D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:1.9 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-55QB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:8 GB
    • F555LA-XX270D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:4 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-55QB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:16 GB
    • F555LA-XX270D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-55QB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:256 GB
    • F555LA-XX270D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:500 GB

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180 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Ui3-4030U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.9 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Processor codenameHaswellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingD0D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations4x1, 2x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency200 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1000 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card ID0xA160xA16
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectors44
Number of SATA III connectors44
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel ME Firmware Version9.59.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyYesYes
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyYesYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)YesYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101681018
Processor codeDiffersSR1EFSR1EN
Processor package size40 x 24 x 1.5 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers62
Battery capacityDiffers2500 mAh37 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm382 mm
Depth256 mm256 mm
HeightDiffers30.4 mm25.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.53 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.04 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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