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Acer TravelMate P2 P257-M-506M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop vs ASUS X540LJ-XX043T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 73identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-506M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Black
    • X540LJ-XX043T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:Black, Bronze
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-506M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • X540LJ-XX043T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-506M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Full HD
    • X540LJ-XX043T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:Not supported
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-506M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • X540LJ-XX043T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-506M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • X540LJ-XX043T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-506M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:i5-5200U
    • X540LJ-XX043T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:i3-4005U
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-506M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.2 GHz
    • X540LJ-XX043T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:1.7 GHz
  • Processor lithography
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-506M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:14 nm
    • X540LJ-XX043T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:22 nm

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Comparison of P257-M-506M, X540LJ-XX043T
175 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Bronze
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDNot supported
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-5200Ui3-4005U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz1.7 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile SeriesIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
FSB ParityNoNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1210
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x44x1, 1x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneF0Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 920M
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.34.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160xA16
Graphics card Open GL supportYesYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothNoNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 10
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 10 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features17 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 TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel HD GraphicsDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521275105
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 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
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR23YUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers2520 mAh33 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 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
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.47 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm381.4 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm251.5 mm
HeightDiffers24.9 mm27.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.49 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.49 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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