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Acer Chromebook CB3-111-C2WP Intel® Celeron® N2840 vs Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-34ZR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 66identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Chromebook CB3-111-C2WP Intel® Celeron® N2840:Chromebook
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-34ZR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Chromebook CB3-111-C2WP Intel® Celeron® N2840:White
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-34ZR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
  • Form factor
    • Chromebook CB3-111-C2WP Intel® Celeron® N2840:Clamshell
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-34ZR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display resolution
    • Chromebook CB3-111-C2WP Intel® Celeron® N2840:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-34ZR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Chromebook CB3-111-C2WP Intel® Celeron® N2840:No
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-34ZR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • HD type
    • Chromebook CB3-111-C2WP Intel® Celeron® N2840:HD
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-34ZR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Chromebook CB3-111-C2WP Intel® Celeron® N2840:Intel® Celeron®
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-34ZR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Chromebook CB3-111-C2WP Intel® Celeron® N2840:N2840
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-34ZR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):i3-4012Y

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Comparison of CB3-111-C2WP, SW5-171-34ZR
168 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersChromebookHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersWhiteSilver
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display3 differ
Display diagonal29.5 cm (11.6")29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersHDFull 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
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersN2840i3-4012Y
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.16 GHz1.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1170BGA 1168
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for MobileIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersBay TrailHaswell
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersC0D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs7.5 W11.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Differs4.5 W6 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers412
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.58 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers16 GB60 GB
Storage mediaDiffersFlashSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers311 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs792 MHz850 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 burst frequencyKnown for one792 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANNoNo
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Total number of SATA connectorsDiffers24
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureDiffers32-bit64-bit
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
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 version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyYesYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
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)YesYes
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® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8210376608
Processor codeDiffersSR1YJSR1C7
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm40 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 processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)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 oneVT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg1.55 kg
WidthDiffers299 mm297.2 mm
DepthDiffers202 mm205.7 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.86 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one1.87 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEducationUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one3220 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source

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