Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX162T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Windows 10 Home Grey

124specifications compared
15differ
109identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Black
- Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX162T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Windows 10 Home Grey:Grey
Internal memory type
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:DDR3L-SDRAM
- Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX162T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Windows 10 Home Grey:DDR4-SDRAM
Total storage capacity
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:500 GB
- Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX162T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Windows 10 Home Grey:628 GB
Storage media
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:HDD
- Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX162T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Windows 10 Home Grey:HDD+SSD
Optical drive type
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:DVD±RW
- Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX162T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Windows 10 Home Grey:No
Compatible memory cards
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:SD
- Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX162T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Windows 10 Home Grey:SDXC
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:2
- Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX162T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Windows 10 Home Grey:1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity
- TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:0
- Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX162T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Windows 10 Home Grey:1

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Comparison of P278-M-39EF, X705UA-BX162T
145 specifications	A Acer TravelMate P2 P278-M-39EF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop Model P278-M-39EF View product	B ASUS Vivobook 17 X705UA-BX162T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") HD+ 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 628 GB HDD+SSD Windows 10 Home Grey Model X705UA-BX162T View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
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
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model	i3-6006U	i3-6006U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequency	2 GHz	2 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1356	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor Series	Intel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor Series
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 lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 MHz
Maximum internal memory	16 GB	16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	628 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SDXC
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	32 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	900 MHz	900 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
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel SoC
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux	Windows 10 Home
Processor special featuresidentical
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) 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® 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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK ID	91157	91157
Processor code	SSSR2UW	SSSR2UW
Processor package size	42 x 24 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	42 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	2.1 kg
WidthDiffers	423 mm	411 mm
DepthDiffers	281.9 mm	270 mm
HeightDiffers	31.7 mm	22.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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