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Acer TravelMate P2 TMP278-MG-73TR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook X540LA-XX312 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 70identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P2 TMP278-MG-73TR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Black
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX312 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:Black, Chocolate
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate P2 TMP278-MG-73TR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX312 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate P2 TMP278-MG-73TR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX312 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • HD type
    • TravelMate P2 TMP278-MG-73TR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Full HD
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX312 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:HD
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 TMP278-MG-73TR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX312 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 TMP278-MG-73TR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX312 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 TMP278-MG-73TR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:i7-6500U
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX312 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:i3-5005U
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate P2 TMP278-MG-73TR Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:2.5 GHz
    • Vivobook X540LA-XX312 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-5005U Laptop:2 GHz

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Comparison of TMP278-MG-73TR, X540LA-XX312
179 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Chocolate
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i75th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Ui3-5005U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 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 Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-5000 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeBroadwell
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI2
SteppingDiffersD1F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x12x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1600 MHz1600 MHz
Memory form factorDiffersSO-DIMMOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity1 TB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® 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)Differs1050 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x1616
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CUDAKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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 LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorNoNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadYesYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 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 FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
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® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819484695
Processor codeDiffersSR2EZSR27G
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
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers2520 mAh33 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W45 W
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 source2.47 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg1.9 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm381.4 mm
DepthDiffers281.9 mm251.5 mm
HeightDiffers31.7 mm27.2 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
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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