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Acer TravelMate P2 P259-M-38TC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop vs Acer TravelMate P2 P259-M-544V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop

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  • 146specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 136identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-38TC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-544V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-38TC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-544V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-38TC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:i3-6100U
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-544V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:i5-6200U
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-38TC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:BGA 1356
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-544V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
  • Processor series
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-38TC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Intel Core i3-6100 series
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-544V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Intel Core i5-6200 series
  • Embedded options available
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-38TC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Yes
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-544V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:No
  • Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-38TC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:No
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-544V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:2.0
  • Processor ARK ID
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-38TC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:88180
    • TravelMate P2 P259-M-544V Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:88193

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Comparison of P259-M-38TC, P259-M-544V
151 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHDHD
Panel typeTFTTFT
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i36th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-6100Ui5-6200U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
Processor frequency2.3 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-6100 seriesIntel Core i5-6200 series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeQPIQPI
SteppingD1D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 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
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorSO-DIMMSO-DIMM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory32 GB32 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDVD-RWDVD-RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsSDSD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
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)1000 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID19161916
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
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 CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8818088193
Processor codeDiffersSR2EUSR2EY
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
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacity2800 mAh2800 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Password protection typeBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.23 kg2.23 kg
Width381.6 mm381.6 mm
Depth259 mm259 mm
Height (front)2.39 cm2.39 cm
Height (rear)3.02 cm3.02 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingEnterprise, Small BusinessEnterprise, Small Business

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