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Acer TravelMate P2 P278-M-55TZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook X540LA-XX844T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 81identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-55TZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX844T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-55TZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX844T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-55TZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX844T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-55TZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:HD+
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX844T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:HD
  • Panel type
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-55TZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:TFT
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX844T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:TN
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-55TZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX844T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-55TZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX844T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-55TZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:i5-6200U
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX844T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:i3-5005U

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169 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+HD
Panel typeDiffersTFTTN
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i55th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-6200Ui3-5005U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1168
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6200 seriesIntel Core i3-5000 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeBroadwell
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI2
SteppingDiffersD1F0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x12x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 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-RWDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.4Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x1616
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 resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480 pixels
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 10 Home
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819384695
Processor codeDiffersSR2EYSR27G
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm40 x 24x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers2520 mAh33 Wh
Poweridentical
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 source2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Password protection typeDiffersBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserBIOS, HDD, User
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers281.9 mm252 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.75 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.17 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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