Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Chromebook 11 CB3-131-C4SZ Intel® Celeron® N2840 vs Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-18QL Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1)

91specifications compared
50differ
41identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Chromebook 11 CB3-131-C4SZ Intel® Celeron® N2840:Chromebook
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-18QL Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Form factor
- Chromebook 11 CB3-131-C4SZ Intel® Celeron® N2840:Clamshell
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-18QL Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
Display diagonal
- Chromebook 11 CB3-131-C4SZ Intel® Celeron® N2840:29.5 cm (11.6")
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-18QL Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolution
- Chromebook 11 CB3-131-C4SZ Intel® Celeron® N2840:1366 x 768 pixels
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-18QL Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):1280 x 800 pixels
Touchscreen
- Chromebook 11 CB3-131-C4SZ Intel® Celeron® N2840:No
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-18QL Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
Native aspect ratio
- Chromebook 11 CB3-131-C4SZ Intel® Celeron® N2840:16:9
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-18QL Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):16:10
Processor family
- Chromebook 11 CB3-131-C4SZ Intel® Celeron® N2840:Intel® Celeron®
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-18QL Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel Atom®
Processor model
- Chromebook 11 CB3-131-C4SZ Intel® Celeron® N2840:N2840
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-18QL Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):x5-Z8300

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Comparison of CB3-131-C4SZ, SW3-016-18QL
134 specifications	A Acer Chromebook 11 CB3-131-C4SZ Intel® Celeron® N2840 Model CB3-131-C4SZ View product	B Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-18QL Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW3-016-18QL View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Chromebook	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Detachable)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel Atom®
Processor modelDiffers	N2840	x5-Z8300
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.58 GHz	1.84 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.16 GHz	1.44 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1170	BGA 592
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 Atom x5 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Bay Trail	Cherry Trail
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	7.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Differs	4.5 W	2 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	4	1
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4	1x1
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	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	64 GB
Flash memoryDiffers	32 GB	64 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	311 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyDiffers	792 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	792 MHz	500 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	ChromeOS	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	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 Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	82103	87383
Processor codeDiffers	SR1YJ	SR29Z
Processor package sizeDiffers	25 x 27 mm	17 x 17 mm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
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® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	2
Battery capacityDiffers	3490 mAh	8060 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	10 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.1 kg	1.2 kg
WidthDiffers	294 mm	262 mm
DepthDiffers	204 mm	180 mm
HeightDiffers	18.6 mm	22.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.86 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	1.86 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Education	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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