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Acer TravelMate P2 P278-M-P5JU Intel® Pentium® 4405U 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

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 89identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P5JU Intel® Pentium® 4405U 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
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P5JU Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • 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:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P5JU Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:4405U
    • 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:i3-6006U
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P5JU Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:2.1 GHz
    • 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:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P5JU Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:2 MB
    • 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:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P5JU Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
    • 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:BGA 1356
  • Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P5JU Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:10
    • 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:12
  • PCI Express configurations
    • TravelMate P2 P278-M-P5JU Intel® Pentium® 4405U Laptop:1x4, 4x1
    • 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:1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1

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Comparison of P278-M-P5JU, X705UA-BX162T
147 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1600 x 900 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeHD+HD+
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers4405Ui3-6006U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium 4000 series for MobileIntel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor Series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingD1D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1012
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Maximum internal memory16 GB16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB628 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 510Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID19161916
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
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 LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 10 Home
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
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) versionDiffers0.001.00
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 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 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 IDDiffers8961191157
Processor codeDiffersSR2EXSSSR2UW
Processor package size42 X 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
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
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.1 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm411 mm
DepthDiffers281.9 mm270 mm
HeightDiffers31.7 mm22.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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