In depth comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and Acer Extensa 15 (2540). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Acer Extensa 15 (2540) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 30.41 cm x 21.24 cm x 1.49 cm | 38.18 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.46 cm |
Weight | 1.37 kg | 2.4 kg |
Case Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Colour | Silver | Space grey | Midnight black |
DISPLAY | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Acer Extensa 15 (2540) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 13.3" - IPS | 15.6" - TN |
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LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) | 1366 x 768 (HD) |
Pixel Density (ppi) | 227 | - |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:9 |
Image Brightness | 500 cd/m² | 220 cd/m² |
Features | BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, Wide Colour Gamut, arsenic-free glass, beryllium free, Retina display, True Tone display | Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ComfyView, Mercury free, Acer BluelightShield technology, 8 ms response rate |
PROCESSOR | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Acer Extensa 15 (2540) |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 1.4 GHz | Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6006U / 2 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 3.9 GHz | - |
Number of Cores | Quad-Core | Dual-Core |
Cache | - | 3 MB |
64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology | - |
MEMORY | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Acer Extensa 15 (2540) |
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RAM | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) |
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Max RAM Supported | - | 16 GB |
RAM Type | LPDDR3 SDRAM | DDR3L SDRAM |
Speed | 2133 MHz | 1600 MHz |
Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 204-pin |
Slots Qty | - | 2 |
Empty Slots | - | 1 |
STORAGE | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Acer Extensa 15 (2540) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD soldered | 128 GB SSD - Kingston |
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Optical Drive | - | DVD-Writer - tray |
AUDIO & VIDEO | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Acer Extensa 15 (2540) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 | Intel HD Graphics 520 |
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Memory Allocation Technology | - | Shared Video Memory (UMA) |
Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 640 x 480 |
Resolution | - | 0.3 Megapixel |
Camera Features | FaceTime HD camera | - |
Sound | Stereo speakers, three microphones | Stereo speakers, microphone |
Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio |
COMMUNICATIONS | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Acer Extensa 15 (2540) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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Wireless Controller | - | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 - M.2 Card |
Network Interface | - | Gigabit Ethernet |
Features | - | Wake-on-LAN (WOL) |
BATTERY | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Acer Extensa 15 (2540) |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | 4-cell |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 58.2 Wh | 48 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 6.5 hours |
Battery Run Time | Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 10 hours Video playback: up to 10 hours Standby time: up to 30 days |
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AC ADAPTER | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Acer Extensa 15 (2540) |
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Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 61 Watt | 45 Watt, 19 V |
INPUT | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Acer Extensa 15 (2540) |
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Type | Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad, Touch Bar | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
Keyboard Backlight | Yes | - |
Features | Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, ambient light sensor, force click, Touch ID sensor | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Acer Extensa 15 (2540) |
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Interfaces | 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) Headphone output |
HDMI 2 x USB 2.0 USB 3.0 LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card) |
SOFTWARE | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Acer Extensa 15 (2540) |
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Operating System (OS) | Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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Software Included | Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Siri, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar | Acer Extensa 15 (2540) |
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Included Accessories | USB-C power adapter | Power adapter |
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Cables Included | USB-C charge cable | - |
Security | Fingerprint reader | - |
Security Slot Type | - | Kensington security slot |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
Features | T2 Security Chip | - |
SAR Value | 0.79 W/kg (body) | - |
Repairability Index | 5.5 (out of 10) | - |
ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | - |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | 10 °C | - |
Humidity Range Operating | 0 - 90% (non-condensing) | - |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days |
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Model Number | - | 362S |