Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 P256-MG-562H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook 17 X705UV-GC173T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 920MX Windows 10 Home G

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  • 109specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 66identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P2 P256-MG-562H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook 17 X705UV-GC173T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 920MX Windows 10 Home G:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate P2 P256-MG-562H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Vivobook 17 X705UV-GC173T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 920MX Windows 10 Home G:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate P2 P256-MG-562H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Vivobook 17 X705UV-GC173T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 920MX Windows 10 Home G:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate P2 P256-MG-562H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:HD
    • Vivobook 17 X705UV-GC173T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 920MX Windows 10 Home G:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 P256-MG-562H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook 17 X705UV-GC173T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 920MX Windows 10 Home G:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 P256-MG-562H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook 17 X705UV-GC173T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 920MX Windows 10 Home G:8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 P256-MG-562H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:i5-4210U
    • Vivobook 17 X705UV-GC173T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 920MX Windows 10 Home G:i7-8550U
  • Processor cores
    • TravelMate P2 P256-MG-562H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:2
    • Vivobook 17 X705UV-GC173T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® 920MX Windows 10 Home G:4

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160 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i58th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Ui7-8550U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1356
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellKaby Lake R
Bus typeDiffersDMI2OPI
SteppingDiffersD0Y0
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 840MNVIDIA® GeForce® 920MX
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA160x5917
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinux LinpusWindows 10 Home
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers81016122589
Processor codeKnown for oneSR1EFUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm42 x 24 mm
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers63
Battery capacityDiffers4700 mAh42 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.1 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm411 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm270 mm
HeightDiffers30.4 mm22.6 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
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC

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