Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Chromebook 11 C730E-C5B8 Intel® Celeron® N2840 vs Acer Switch 3 SW312-31-P1X3 Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1)

106specifications compared
51differ
55identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Chromebook 11 C730E-C5B8 Intel® Celeron® N2840:Chromebook
- Switch 3 SW312-31-P1X3 Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- Chromebook 11 C730E-C5B8 Intel® Celeron® N2840:Grey
- Switch 3 SW312-31-P1X3 Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
Form factor
- Chromebook 11 C730E-C5B8 Intel® Celeron® N2840:Clamshell
- Switch 3 SW312-31-P1X3 Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
Display diagonal
- Chromebook 11 C730E-C5B8 Intel® Celeron® N2840:29.5 cm (11.6")
- Switch 3 SW312-31-P1X3 Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):31 cm (12.2")
Display resolution
- Chromebook 11 C730E-C5B8 Intel® Celeron® N2840:1366 x 768 pixels
- Switch 3 SW312-31-P1X3 Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1200 pixels
Touchscreen
- Chromebook 11 C730E-C5B8 Intel® Celeron® N2840:No
- Switch 3 SW312-31-P1X3 Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
HD type
- Chromebook 11 C730E-C5B8 Intel® Celeron® N2840:HD
- Switch 3 SW312-31-P1X3 Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):WUXGA
Native aspect ratio
- Chromebook 11 C730E-C5B8 Intel® Celeron® N2840:16:9
- Switch 3 SW312-31-P1X3 Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):16:10

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Comparison of C730E-C5B8, SW312-31-P1X3
143 specifications	A Acer Chromebook 11 C730E-C5B8 Intel® Celeron® N2840 Model C730E-C5B8 View product	B Acer Switch 3 SW312-31-P1X3 Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW312-31-P1X3 View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Chromebook	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Detachable)
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	31 cm (12.2")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeDiffers	HD	WUXGA
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	N2840	N4200
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.58 GHz	2.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.16 GHz	1.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1170	BGA 1296
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile	Intel Pentium Processor N4000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Bay Trail	Apollo Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	7.5 W	6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Differs	4.5 W	4 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	4	6
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4	1x2, 1x2+2x1
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	C0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	32 GB	128 GB
Storage media	Flash	Flash
Flash memoryDiffers	32 GB	128 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 505
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	311 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyDiffers	792 MHz	750 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x5A84
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	792 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	ChromeOS	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Secure BootKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)	No	No
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	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	82103	95592
Processor package sizeDiffers	25 x 27 mm	24 x 31 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR1YJ	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	2
Battery capacityDiffers	3315 mAh	4670 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.4 kg	900 g
WidthDiffers	302.6 mm	265 mm
DepthDiffers	206.6 mm	201 mm
HeightDiffers	21.8 mm	10 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.17 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.17 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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