Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 4736-742G32Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo P7450 Laptop vs Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-86KN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 92specifications compared
  • 62differ
  • 30identical
  • 87known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire 4736-742G32Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo P7450 Laptop:Laptop
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-86KN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Aspire 4736-742G32Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo P7450 Laptop:Black, Blue
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-86KN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
  • Form factor
    • Aspire 4736-742G32Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo P7450 Laptop:Clamshell
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-86KN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 4736-742G32Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo P7450 Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-86KN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 4736-742G32Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo P7450 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-86KN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire 4736-742G32Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo P7450 Laptop:No
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-86KN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 4736-742G32Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo P7450 Laptop:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-86KN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 4736-742G32Mn Intel® Core™2 Duo P7450 Laptop:P7450
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-86KN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-4202Y

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Comparison of 4736-742G32Mn, SW5-171-86KN
179 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlack, BlueBlack
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersP7450i5-4202Y
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.13 GHz1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm22 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo P7000 SeriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynHaswell
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI2
SteppingDiffersM0D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs25 W11.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor front side busKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one410 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one107 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one7.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXCMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MIntel® HD Graphics 4200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.1
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x402
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® GMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.0+EDR4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,1000,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features20 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers3673476610
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR190
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorDiffersNoYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers63
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh2850 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.55 kg
WidthDiffers342 mm298 mm
DepthDiffers239 mm205.4 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.86 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, Supervisor, HDD, UserUnknown — not stated by the source

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