Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire E E5-511-P7EF Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop vs Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-30KN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 65differ
  • 64identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire E E5-511-P7EF Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:Laptop
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-30KN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Aspire E E5-511-P7EF Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:Black, Blue
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-30KN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
  • Form factor
    • Aspire E E5-511-P7EF Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:Clamshell
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-30KN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire E E5-511-P7EF Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-30KN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire E E5-511-P7EF Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-30KN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire E E5-511-P7EF Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:No
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-30KN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • HD type
    • Aspire E E5-511-P7EF Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:HD
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-30KN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire E E5-511-P7EF Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-30KN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i3

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Comparison of E5-511-P7EF, SW5-171-30KN
180 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlack, BlueSilver
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")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
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersN3540i3-4012Y
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.16 GHz1.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1170BGA 1168
Processor lithography22 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Pentium N3000 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 one2.66 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB60 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
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMicroSD (TransFlash)
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 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 frequencyDiffers313 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs896 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.1
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x402
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one896 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
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 outputs00
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inNoNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
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
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Internet Security, Microsoft Office 2013Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features16 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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
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 IDDiffers8210576608
Processor codeDiffersSR1YWSR1C7
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® RealSense TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers63
Battery capacityDiffers56 Wh2850 mAh
Battery voltageKnown for one11.1 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one7 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.55 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm298 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm205.4 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 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
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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