Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa 2508-P8Q3 Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop vs Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-60AB Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1)

93specifications compared
51differ
42identical
62known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Extensa 2508-P8Q3 Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:Laptop
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-60AB Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Form factor
- Extensa 2508-P8Q3 Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:Clamshell
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-60AB Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
Display diagonal
- Extensa 2508-P8Q3 Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-60AB Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolution
- Extensa 2508-P8Q3 Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-60AB Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- Extensa 2508-P8Q3 Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:No
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-60AB Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
Processor family
- Extensa 2508-P8Q3 Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-60AB Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ M
Processor model
- Extensa 2508-P8Q3 Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:N3540
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-60AB Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):M-5Y10a
Processor cores
- Extensa 2508-P8Q3 Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:4
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-60AB Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):2

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Comparison of 2508-P8Q3, SW5-271-60AB
155 specifications	A Acer Extensa 2508-P8Q3 Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop Model 2508-P8Q3 View product	B Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-60AB Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW5-271-60AB View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Detachable)
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ M
Processor modelDiffers	N3540	M-5Y10a
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.66 GHz	2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.16 GHz	0.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1170	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Bay Trail	Broadwell
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	C0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	7.5 W	4.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	4.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	95 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	4	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4	1x2, 1x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	60 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 5300
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	313 MHz	100 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	896 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	896 MHz	800 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2	11.2/12
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	640 x 480 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for one	McAfee Internet Security Suite (60 days trial version), Microsoft office 2013 Trial version (30 days trial version)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 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 lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	82105	83611
Processor codeKnown for one	SR1YW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	25 x 27 mm	30 x 16.5 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-d, VT-x
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	3	3
Battery life (max)Differs	7 h	6 h
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3220 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	1.4 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	317 mm
DepthDiffers	258 mm	220.6 mm
HeightDiffers	26.1 mm	16.5 mm
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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