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Acer TravelMate P2 P278-M-79EM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop vs Acer TravelMate P6 P648-M-7945 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 122identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-79EM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • TravelMate P6 P648-M-7945 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Internal memory type
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-79EM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:DDR3L-SDRAM
    • TravelMate P6 P648-M-7945 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:DDR4-SDRAM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-79EM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:16 GB
    • TravelMate P6 P648-M-7945 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:20 GB
  • Compatible memory cards
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-79EM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:SD
    • TravelMate P6 P648-M-7945 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:SD, SDXC
  • Number of built-in speakers
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-79EM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2
    • TravelMate P6 P648-M-7945 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:4
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-79EM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2
    • TravelMate P6 P648-M-7945 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:0
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-79EM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2
    • TravelMate P6 P648-M-7945 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:3
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-79EM Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:0
    • TravelMate P6 P648-M-7945 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:1

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Comparison of P278-M-79EM, P648-M-7945
145 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-6500Ui7-6500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency3.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequency2.5 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache4 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketLGA 1356 (Socket B2)LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingD1D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency2.6 GHz2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x4, 4x11x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB20 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity256 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDXC
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1050 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID19161916
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
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 LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
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 quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
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) version1.001.00
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 version1.001.00
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® Insider™YesYes
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 Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID8819488194
Processor codeSR2EZSR2EZ
Processor package size42 X 24 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg1.7 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm328.7 mm
DepthDiffers281.9 mm235.5 mm
HeightDiffers31.7 mm21.2 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.12 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.12 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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