Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop vs Acer TravelMate P2 P278-M-P5JU Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop

132specifications compared
18differ
114identical
4known for one product only

Key differences

Processor family
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-P5JU Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:i3-6006U
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-P5JU Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:4405U
Processor frequency
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:2 GHz
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-P5JU Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:2.1 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:3 MB
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-P5JU Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:2 MB
Processor socket
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:BGA 1356
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-P5JU Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:12
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-P5JU Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:10
PCI Express configurations
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-P5JU Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:3.0
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-P5JU Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:2.0

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Comparison of P278-M-39EF, P278-M-P5JU
136 specifications	A Acer TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop Model P278-M-39EF View product	B Acer TravelMate P2 P278-M-P5JU Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop Model P278-M-P5JU View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1600 x 900 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
HD type	HD+	HD+
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Pentium®
Processor generationKnown for one	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i3-6006U	4405U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.1 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	4 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor Series	Intel Pentium 4000 series for Mobile
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Bus type	OPI	OPI
Stepping	D1	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	10
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Optical drive type	DVD±RW	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 510
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	32 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	900 MHz	950 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 ID	1916	1916
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
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 quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Linux	Linux
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS GuardDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	91157	89611
Processor codeDiffers	SSSR2UW	SR2EX
Processor package size	42 x 24 mm	42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	3 kg	3 kg
Width	423 mm	423 mm
Depth	281.9 mm	281.9 mm
Height	31.7 mm	31.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No

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