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Acer Aspire E ES1-512-P36E Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop vs Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-60VD Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 67differ
  • 58identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire E ES1-512-P36E Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:Laptop
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-60VD Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Aspire E ES1-512-P36E Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:Black
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-60VD Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey, Black
  • Form factor
    • Aspire E ES1-512-P36E Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:Clamshell
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-60VD Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire E ES1-512-P36E Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-60VD Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire E ES1-512-P36E Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-60VD Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire E ES1-512-P36E Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:No
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-60VD Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • Processor family
    • Aspire E ES1-512-P36E Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-60VD Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ M
  • Processor model
    • Aspire E ES1-512-P36E Intel® Pentium® N3540 Laptop:N3540
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-60VD Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):M-5Y10c

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Comparison of ES1-512-P36E, SW5-173-60VD
184 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Black
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")29.5 cm (11.6")
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
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ M
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ m-5xxx
Processor modelDiffersN3540M-5Y10c
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.66 GHz2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.16 GHz0.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2L3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1170BGA 1234
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Pentium N3000 Series for MobileIntel Core M-5Y Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBay TrailBroadwell
SteppingDiffersC0F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs7.5 W4.5 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Differs4.5 W3.5 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C95 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers412
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4x1 (6), x2 (4), x4 (3)
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB628 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
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 GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 5300
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers313 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs896 MHz800 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x161E
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one896 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolutionDiffers640 x 480 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Electronic compassKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 10 Home
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Internet Security Suite (60 days trial version), Microsoft office 2013 Trial version (30 days trial version)Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features17 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Identity Protection 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 TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8210585234
Processor codeDiffersSR1YWSR23C
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm30 x 16.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers32
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4420 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs7 h8 h
Securityidentical
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, Supervisor, HDD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.46 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm299.5 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm206.7 mm
HeightDiffers26.1 mm20.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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