Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)

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Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

Side by side comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

lightweight design

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics capabilities

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 36.34 cm x 25.05 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Shale black
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Features - Anti-glare, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 60 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode
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, 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 Retina display Acer Extensa 15 (EX215-51)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, HDD kit
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - MU-MIMO technology
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
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
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 39SK
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