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Acer TravelMate P2 P256-MG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop vs HP Beats Special Edition 15-p099nr Ref

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 68identical
  • 119known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P2 P256-MG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:Black
    • Beats Special Edition 15-p099nr Ref:Black, Red
  • Touchscreen
    • TravelMate P2 P256-MG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:No
    • Beats Special Edition 15-p099nr Ref:Yes
  • Processor manufacturer
    • TravelMate P2 P256-MG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:Intel
    • Beats Special Edition 15-p099nr Ref:AMD
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 P256-MG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Beats Special Edition 15-p099nr Ref:AMD A8
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 P256-MG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:i7-4510U
    • Beats Special Edition 15-p099nr Ref:A8-5545M
  • Processor cores
    • TravelMate P2 P256-MG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:2
    • Beats Special Edition 15-p099nr Ref:4
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate P2 P256-MG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:3.1 GHz
    • Beats Special Edition 15-p099nr Ref:2.7 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate P2 P256-MG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Laptop:2 GHz
    • Beats Special Edition 15-p099nr Ref:1.7 GHz

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245 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Red
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSpecial edition
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
HD typeHDHD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7AMD A8
Processor modelDiffersi7-4510UA8-5545M
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cache4 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor generationKnown for one4th gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1168Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-4500 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneHaswellUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI2Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneD0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one15 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one100 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one4x1, 2x4Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 8 GB1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Differs16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 840MNot available
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsAMD Radeon HD 8000
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400AMD Radeon HD 8510G
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB4.125 GB
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 base frequencyKnown for one200 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1100 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one11.2/12Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0xA16Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBeats Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD, DVD
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt™ 3 TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneSpanishUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features25 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Execute Disable BitDiffersYesNo
Idle StatesDiffersYesNo
Intel 64DiffersYesNo
Intel Advanced Vector ExtensionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel HD BoostKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel I/O Acceleration TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Instruction Replay TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Power Management TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel QuickAssist TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel RealSense 3D CameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel RealSense SnapshotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Idle TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel Unite installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Insider™DiffersYesNo
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Pro Wireless Display (Intel® Pro WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyNoNo
Intel® RealSense TechnologyNoNo
Intel® RealSense™ Technology with Long-Range CameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Secure KeyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheDiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart Sound TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Unite™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xNo
Intel® Wireless-AC TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Short-Range Intel RealSense CameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one81015Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR1EBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one40 x 24 x 1.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers64
Battery capacityDiffers4700 mAh41 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.7 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W45 W
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
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one11.1 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
True Key™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3050 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 4570 m
Operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 G
Non-operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 G
Operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.043 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 G
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAREPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg2.56 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm384.5 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm260.2 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.3 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
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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