Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 P257-M-540S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop vs HP Pavilion 15-ab241na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop

124specifications compared
43differ
81identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- TravelMate P2 P257-M-540S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Black
- Pavilion 15-ab241na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Red
Processor generation
- TravelMate P2 P257-M-540S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Pavilion 15-ab241na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- TravelMate P2 P257-M-540S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:i5-4210U
- Pavilion 15-ab241na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:i5-5200U
Processor frequency
- TravelMate P2 P257-M-540S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:1.7 GHz
- Pavilion 15-ab241na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.2 GHz
Processor lithography
- TravelMate P2 P257-M-540S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:22 nm
- Pavilion 15-ab241na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:14 nm
Processor operating modes
- TravelMate P2 P257-M-540S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:64-bit
- Pavilion 15-ab241na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codename
- TravelMate P2 P257-M-540S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Haswell
- Pavilion 15-ab241na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Broadwell
Stepping
- TravelMate P2 P257-M-540S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:D0
- Pavilion 15-ab241na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:F0

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Comparison of P257-M-540S, 15-ab241na
178 specifications	A Acer TravelMate P2 P257-M-540S Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop Model P257-M-540S View product	B HP Pavilion 15-ab241na Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop Model 15-ab241na View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Red
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
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
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4210U	i5-5200U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	2.7 GHz	2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
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 i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Broadwell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D0	F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	4x1, 2x4	4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
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
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	12 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 + 1 x 8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
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	1.74 GB	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12	11.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0xA16	0x1616
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
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	B&O PLAY
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	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 quantityDiffers	1	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connector	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features12 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 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 TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
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® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	81016	85212
Processor codeDiffers	SR1EF	SR23Y
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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityDiffers	2520 mAh	41 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	2.29 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	384.5 mm
DepthDiffers	256 mm	261.1 mm
HeightDiffers	24.9 mm	25.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power adapter widthKnown for one	9.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power adapter depthKnown for one	3.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power adapter heightKnown for one	2.54 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power adapter weightKnown for one	150 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

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