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Acer TravelMate P2 p273-mg-6866 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop vs ASUS R556LN-DM459H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 76identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P2 p273-mg-6866 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Black
    • R556LN-DM459H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Black, Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate P2 p273-mg-6866 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • R556LN-DM459H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate P2 p273-mg-6866 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • R556LN-DM459H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate P2 p273-mg-6866 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:HD+
    • R556LN-DM459H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 p273-mg-6866 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • R556LN-DM459H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 p273-mg-6866 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • R556LN-DM459H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 p273-mg-6866 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:i5-3230M
    • R556LN-DM459H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:i7-5500U
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate P2 p273-mg-6866 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-3230M Laptop:3.2 GHz
    • R556LN-DM459H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:3 GHz

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193 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+Full HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i55th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-3230Mi7-5500U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.2 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1023BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-3200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersIvy BridgeBroadwell
Bus typeDiffersDMIDMI2
SteppingDiffersL1F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W15 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one26Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB240 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 GB
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 710MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 840M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4000Intel® HD Graphics 5500
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers650 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x1660x1616
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 8.1 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office/McAfee Internet Security SuiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer Backup Manager Acer Identity Card Acer Power Management Acer Recovery Management Acer Updater Device Fast-Lane Acer Accessory StoreUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7205685214
Processor codeDiffersSR0WXSR23W
Processor package sizeDiffers31 x 24 (BGA1023)40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVXAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers62
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh37 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W65 W
AC adapter output voltageDiffers11.1 V19 V
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
Security1 differ
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserBIOS, HDD, User
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.2 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers414.8 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm256 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.46 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL;TUV;KCC;NCC;CE Marking Compliance ;BSMI ;CCC;CB;EPEAT;EU Flower;Energy star

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