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Acer TravelMate P2 P259-G2-M-37JS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X542UN-8550 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

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  • 113specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 79identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P2 P259-G2-M-37JS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-8550 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):Grey
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate P2 P259-G2-M-37JS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-8550 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate P2 P259-G2-M-37JS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:HD
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-8550 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):Full HD
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 P259-G2-M-37JS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-8550 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 P259-G2-M-37JS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-8550 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 P259-G2-M-37JS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:i3-7020U
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-8550 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):i7-8550U
  • Processor cores
    • TravelMate P2 P259-G2-M-37JS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:2
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-8550 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):4
  • Processor threads
    • TravelMate P2 P259-G2-M-37JS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7020U Laptop:4
    • Vivobook 15 X542UN-8550 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 16 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac):8

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152 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i38th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-7020Ui7-8550U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeKaby Lake R
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 2x21x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GHz
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceY0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® UHD Graphics 620
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.54.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x5917
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
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® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers122590122589
Power1 differ
AC adapter frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.47 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.23 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm251 mm
HeightDiffers30.2 mm23.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.39 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.02 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 Wh
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, User

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