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Acer Aspire E E5-421-27N3 AMD E E2-6110 Laptop vs Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-61Y5 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 72specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 30identical
  • 75known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire E E5-421-27N3 AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:Laptop
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-61Y5 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Form factor
    • Aspire E E5-421-27N3 AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:Clamshell
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-61Y5 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire E E5-421-27N3 AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-61Y5 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire E E5-421-27N3 AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-61Y5 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire E E5-421-27N3 AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:No
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-61Y5 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire E E5-421-27N3 AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:AMD
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-61Y5 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel
  • Processor family
    • Aspire E E5-421-27N3 AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:AMD E
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-61Y5 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ M
  • Processor model
    • Aspire E E5-421-27N3 AMD E E2-6110 Laptop:E2-6110
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-61Y5 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):M-5Y10a

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Comparison of E5-421-27N3, SW5-271-61Y5
147 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")31.8 cm (12.5")
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
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD EIntel® Core™ M
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ m-5xxx
Processor modelDiffersE2-6110M-5Y10a
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz0.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB4 MB
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core M-5Y Mobile series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBroadwell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x2, 1x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB60 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
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 integratedDiffersYesNo
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon R2Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R2Intel® HD Graphics 5300
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadNoNo
Windows keysYesYes
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83611
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 x 16.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)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
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers63
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3220 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg1.4 kg
WidthDiffers346 mm317 mm
DepthDiffers248 mm220.6 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.53 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.03 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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