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Acer TravelMate P2 P257-M-59FA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop vs Acer TravelMate P4 P446-M-59BB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Chromebook

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 115identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-59FA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Laptop
    • TravelMate P4 P446-M-59BB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Chromebook:Chromebook
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-59FA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • TravelMate P4 P446-M-59BB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Chromebook:35.6 cm (14")
  • Internal memory
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-59FA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:4 GB
    • TravelMate P4 P446-M-59BB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Chromebook:8 GB
  • Memory slots
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-59FA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2x SO-DIMM
    • TravelMate P4 P446-M-59BB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Chromebook:1x SO-DIMM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-59FA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:16 GB
    • TravelMate P4 P446-M-59BB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Chromebook:12 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-59FA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:DVD-RW
    • TravelMate P4 P446-M-59BB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Chromebook:No
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-59FA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:1
    • TravelMate P4 P446-M-59BB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Chromebook:2
  • Numeric keypad
    • TravelMate P2 P257-M-59FA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Yes
    • TravelMate P4 P446-M-59BB Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Chromebook:No

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Comparison of P257-M-59FA, P446-M-59BB
159 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopChromebook
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation5th gen Intel® Core™ i55th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modeli5-5200Ui5-5200U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency2.7 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile SeriesIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameBroadwellBroadwell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingF0F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.6 GHz0.6 GHz
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations4x1, 2x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB12 GB
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memory16 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)900 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version11.211.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
On-board graphics card ID0x16160x1616
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11ad
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11ad, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
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)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID8521285212
Processor codeSR23YSR23Y
Processor package size40 x 24 x 1.3 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers2520 mAh3560 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.85 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm340.3 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm238.7 mm
HeightDiffers24.9 mm20.3 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.16 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.16 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingEnterprise, Small BusinessEnterprise, Small Business
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, SupervisorUnknown — not stated by the source

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