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Acer TravelMate P2 P257-MG-716NC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop vs ASUS R556LA-XX2131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 80identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P2 P257-MG-716NC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Black
    • R556LA-XX2131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 P257-MG-716NC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • R556LA-XX2131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 P257-MG-716NC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • R556LA-XX2131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 P257-MG-716NC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:i7-5500U
    • R556LA-XX2131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:i3-4005U
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate P2 P257-MG-716NC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:2.4 GHz
    • R556LA-XX2131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:1.7 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate P2 P257-MG-716NC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:4 MB
    • R556LA-XX2131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • TravelMate P2 P257-MG-716NC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:L3
    • R556LA-XX2131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:Smart Cache
  • Processor lithography
    • TravelMate P2 P257-MG-716NC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:14 nm
    • R556LA-XX2131T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Laptop:22 nm

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181 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui3-4005U
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1210
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x44x1, 1x4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 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
Memory3 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Storage1 differ
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 920MNot available
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 DirectX versionDiffers11.212
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160xA16
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Network2 differ
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 LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,1000,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features16 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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 Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
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® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-x, VT-dYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521475105
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR23WUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery capacityDiffers2520 mAh37 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 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 source1.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL;TUV;KCC;NCC;CE Marking Compliance ;FCC Compliance;BSMI ;CCC;EPEAT;EU Flower;Energy star
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm382 mm
HeightDiffers24.9 mm25.8 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
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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