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Acer Aspire E E5-531G-P0Y1 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop vs Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-87VK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 68identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire E E5-531G-P0Y1 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Laptop
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-87VK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Aspire E E5-531G-P0Y1 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Black
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-87VK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
  • Form factor
    • Aspire E E5-531G-P0Y1 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Clamshell
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-87VK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire E E5-531G-P0Y1 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-87VK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire E E5-531G-P0Y1 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-87VK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire E E5-531G-P0Y1 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:No
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-87VK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • HD type
    • Aspire E E5-531G-P0Y1 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:HD
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-87VK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire E E5-531G-P0Y1 Intel® Pentium® 3556U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-87VK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5

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176 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
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
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers3556Ui5-4202Y
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1168
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W11.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1012
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2, 1x4, 4x14x1, 2x4
Memory2 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB628 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
HDD capacityDiffers1 TB500 GB
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 810MNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 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
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 8.1 Pro
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7662176610
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR190
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers63
Battery capacityDiffers2500 mAh2850 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg1.55 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm298 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm205.4 mm
HeightDiffers30.3 mm25 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.8 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.2 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.06 cm
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
Stylus penKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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