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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
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersP7450i5-4202Y
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 cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm22 nm
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
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
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 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
Audio systemKnown for oneHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
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
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
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
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
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 VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
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® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
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
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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