Acer Extensa 15 (2540) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)

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Acer Extensa 15 (2540)

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Extensa 15 (2540) and Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Extensa 15 (2540) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.18 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.46 cm 37.7 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.71 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.45 kg
Case Material Plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Midnight black Graphite black
DISPLAY Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Acer BluelightShield technology, 8 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
CPU Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6006U / 2 GHz Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6100U / 2.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR3L SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800
Rated Speed - 1600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 192 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel HD Graphics 520
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 640 x 480 Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - CX11852
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 - M.2 Card Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Technology 4-cell 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6.5 hours Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
VGA
OneLink connector
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Extensa 15 (2540) Lenovo ThinkPad E560 (20EW)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, GREENGUARD
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number 362S -
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