Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X510UA-BR305T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey

Add a product
  • 119specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 89identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook 15 X510UA-BR305T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Vivobook 15 X510UA-BR305T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Vivobook 15 X510UA-BR305T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:HD+
    • Vivobook 15 X510UA-BR305T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:HD
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Vivobook 15 X510UA-BR305T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:7th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:i3-6006U
    • Vivobook 15 X510UA-BR305T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:i3-7100U
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:2 GHz
    • Vivobook 15 X510UA-BR305T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:2.4 GHz
  • Processor codename
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Skylake
    • Vivobook 15 X510UA-BR305T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-7100U Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1 TB HDD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:Kaby Lake

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (off)
Comparison of P278-M-39EF, X510UA-BR305T
149 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersHD+HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i37th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi3-6006Ui3-7100U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingDiffersD1H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x5916
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
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) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
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 version0.000.00
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® 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 Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers9115795442
Processor codeDiffersSSSR2UWSR2ZW
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacity (tablet, Watt-hours)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg1.7 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm361.4 mm
DepthDiffers281.9 mm243.5 mm
HeightDiffers31.7 mm19.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons