Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 P258-M-352L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop vs ASUS Transformer T305CA-0023G7Y30 laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1)

113specifications compared
49differ
64identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- TravelMate P2 P258-M-352L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Laptop
- Transformer T305CA-0023G7Y30 laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- TravelMate P2 P258-M-352L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Black
- Transformer T305CA-0023G7Y30 laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Gold, White
Form factor
- TravelMate P2 P258-M-352L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Clamshell
- Transformer T305CA-0023G7Y30 laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
Display diagonal
- TravelMate P2 P258-M-352L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Transformer T305CA-0023G7Y30 laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):32 cm (12.6")
Display resolution
- TravelMate P2 P258-M-352L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- Transformer T305CA-0023G7Y30 laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):2880 x 1920 pixels
Touchscreen
- TravelMate P2 P258-M-352L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:No
- Transformer T305CA-0023G7Y30 laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
HD type
- TravelMate P2 P258-M-352L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:HD
- Transformer T305CA-0023G7Y30 laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
Native aspect ratio
- TravelMate P2 P258-M-352L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:16:9
- Transformer T305CA-0023G7Y30 laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2

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Comparison of P258-M-352L, T305CA-0023G7Y30
163 specifications	A Acer TravelMate P2 P258-M-352L Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop Model P258-M-352L View product	B ASUS Transformer T305CA-0023G7Y30 laptop Intel® Core™ m3 m3-7Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model T305CA-0023G7Y30 View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black	Gold, White
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Detachable)
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	32 cm (12.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	2880 x 1920 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeDiffers	HD	Quad HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	3:2
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Capacitive
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ m3
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3	7th gen Intel® Core™ m3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-6100U	m3-7Y30
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	1 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	BGA 1515
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i3-6100 series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Kaby Lake
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	OPI
SteppingDiffers	D1	H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	4.5 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	7.5 W	3.75 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers	0.8 GHz	0.6 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	10
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
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 clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1866 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	No
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
SSD form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
Graphics4 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 520	Intel® HD Graphics 615
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	1916	0x591E
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster Premium
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 MP
Rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.1
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connector	No	No
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88180	95449
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EU	SR2ZY
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 X 24 mm	20.5 X 16.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers	2520 mAh	38.5 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.25 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 V
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	2.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	381 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	256 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	25.4 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	695 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30.3 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.9 mm
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.2 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source

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