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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 P258-MG-55P6 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop vs Acer TravelMate P2 P278-MG-78FG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 111identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • HD
    • Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Intel® Core™ i5
    • Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • 6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • 6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • i5-6200U
    • i7-6500U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.8 GHz
    • 3.1 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.3 GHz
    • 2.5 GHz

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Acer

TravelMate P2 P258-MG-55P6 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop

Model P258-MG-55P6

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Acer

TravelMate P2 P278-MG-78FG Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop

Model P278-MG-78FG

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Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-6200Ui7-6500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketLGA 1356 (Socket B2)LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6200 seriesIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersQPIOPI
SteppingD1D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x4, 4x11x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MNVIDIA® GeForce® 940M
Discrete graphics card memory4 GB4 GB
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID19161916
Number of discrete graphics cards installed11
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
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 quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
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 Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI 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® 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)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819388194
Processor codeDiffersSR2EYSR2EZ
Processor package size42 X 24 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityKnown for one2520 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Weight & dimensions6 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm423 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm281.9 mm
HeightDiffers24.9 mm31.7 mm
Height (front)Differs2.49 cm2.75 cm
Height (rear)Differs2.49 cm3.17 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other features1 differ
3DNoNo
Intel segment taggingDiffersEnterprise, Small BusinessHome office, Small Business

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