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Acer TravelMate P2 P278-M-P57H Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook X540LA-XX980T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 81identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P57H Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX980T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P57H Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX980T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P57H Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX980T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P57H Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:HD+
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX980T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:HD
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P57H Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX980T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P57H Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:4405U
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX980T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:i3-5005U
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P57H Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:2.1 GHz
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX980T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P57H Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:2 MB
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX980T laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U:3 MB

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Comparison of P278-M-P57H, X540LA-XX980T
156 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
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
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers4405Ui3-5005U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1168
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium 4000 series for MobileIntel Core i3-5000 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeBroadwell
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI2
SteppingDiffersD1F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-down10 W10 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1012
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x12x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 510Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 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
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces3 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 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) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
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) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8961184695
Processor codeDiffersSR2EXSR27G
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm40 x 24x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers37 Wh33 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.47 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm381.4 mm
DepthDiffers281.9 mm251.5 mm
HeightDiffers31.7 mm27.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
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
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User

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