Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Spin 3 SP315-51-579M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Dell Chromebook 3380 Intel® Celeron® 3855U

125specifications compared
42differ
83identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Spin 3 SP315-51-579M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- Chromebook 3380 Intel® Celeron® 3855U:Chromebook
Form factor
- Spin 3 SP315-51-579M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
- Chromebook 3380 Intel® Celeron® 3855U:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Spin 3 SP315-51-579M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):39.6 cm (15.6")
- Chromebook 3380 Intel® Celeron® 3855U:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- Spin 3 SP315-51-579M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
- Chromebook 3380 Intel® Celeron® 3855U:1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen
- Spin 3 SP315-51-579M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- Chromebook 3380 Intel® Celeron® 3855U:No
HD type
- Spin 3 SP315-51-579M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
- Chromebook 3380 Intel® Celeron® 3855U:HD
Processor family
- Spin 3 SP315-51-579M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
- Chromebook 3380 Intel® Celeron® 3855U:Intel® Celeron®
Processor model
- Spin 3 SP315-51-579M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-7200U
- Chromebook 3380 Intel® Celeron® 3855U:3855U

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Comparison of SP315-51-579M, 3380
167 specifications	A Acer Spin 3 SP315-51-579M Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SP315-51-579M View product	B Dell Chromebook 3380 Intel® Celeron® 3855U Model 3380 View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Chromebook
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Folder)	Clamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Celeron®
Processor generationKnown for one	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-7200U	3855U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	3.1 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	4 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 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 codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake	Skylake
Bus type	OPI	OPI
SteppingDiffers	H0	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	2.7 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	7.5 W	10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	10
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Celeron Processor 3000 series for Mobile
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	12 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1866 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	16 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	eMMC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 510
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)Differs	1000 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 IDDiffers	0x5916	0x1906
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera signal formatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	720p
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
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	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4a
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	ChromeOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features7 differ
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
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 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)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS GuardDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	95443	92211
Processor codeDiffers	SR2ZU	SR2EV
Processor package size	42 x 24 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	4	4
Battery capacityDiffers	48 Wh	56 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	9 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.15 kg	1.61 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	332.9 mm
DepthDiffers	251.5 mm	231.8 mm
HeightDiffers	22.5 mm	23 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.25 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.25 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Noble
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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