Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 P259-G2-M-37QU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop vs HP 17 G4

120specifications compared
40differ
80identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- TravelMate P2 P259-G2-M-37QU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:Laptop
- 17 G4:Mobile workstation
Display diagonal
- TravelMate P2 P259-G2-M-37QU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- 17 G4:43.9 cm (17.3")
Processor family
- TravelMate P2 P259-G2-M-37QU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- 17 G4:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- TravelMate P2 P259-G2-M-37QU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- 17 G4:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- TravelMate P2 P259-G2-M-37QU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:i3-7100U
- 17 G4:i7-7700HQ
Processor cores
- TravelMate P2 P259-G2-M-37QU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:2
- 17 G4:4
Processor threads
- TravelMate P2 P259-G2-M-37QU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:4
- 17 G4:8
Processor frequency
- TravelMate P2 P259-G2-M-37QU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop:2.4 GHz
- 17 G4:2.8 GHz

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Comparison of P259-G2-M-37QU, 17 G4
165 specifications	A Acer TravelMate P2 P259-G2-M-37QU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop Model P259-G2-M-37QU View product	B HP 17 G4 View product
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Mobile workstation
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i3	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-7100U	i7-7700HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1356	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codename	Kaby Lake	Kaby Lake
Bus typeDiffers	OPI	DMI3
SteppingKnown for one	H0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	7.5 W	35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
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	3.8 GHz
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCI Express
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® Quadro® M2200M
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	32 GB	64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1100 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	0x5916	0x591B
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	Touchpad + Pointing Stick
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features5 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 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 version	0.00	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™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known 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	95442	97185
Processor codeKnown for one	SR2ZW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 24 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	2800 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	200 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.39 kg	3.14 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	420 mm
DepthDiffers	259 mm	280 mm
HeightDiffers	30.2 mm	33 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.39 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.02 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment tagging	Home office, Small Business	Home office, Small Business
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84713000

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