Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa 15 EX2530-53MR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop vs Acer Aspire Switch

82specifications compared
49differ
33identical
69known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Extensa 15 EX2530-53MR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Laptop
- Aspire Switch:Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- Extensa 15 EX2530-53MR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Black
- Aspire Switch:Grey
Form factor
- Extensa 15 EX2530-53MR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Clamshell
- Aspire Switch:Convertible (Detachable)
Display diagonal
- Extensa 15 EX2530-53MR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Aspire Switch:25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolution
- Extensa 15 EX2530-53MR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- Aspire Switch:1280 x 800 pixels
Touchscreen
- Extensa 15 EX2530-53MR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:No
- Aspire Switch:Yes
Native aspect ratio
- Extensa 15 EX2530-53MR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:16:9
- Aspire Switch:16:10
Processor family
- Extensa 15 EX2530-53MR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
- Aspire Switch:Intel Atom®

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Comparison of EX2530-53MR, SW5-014-1223
151 specifications	A Acer Extensa 15 EX2530-53MR Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop Model EX2530-53MR View product	B Acer Aspire Switch Model SW5-014-1223 View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Detachable)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for one	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4200U	x5-Z8300
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	1.84 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	1.44 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	BGA 592
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Atom x5 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Cherry Trail
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Stepping	C0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	15 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	1
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 2x4	1x1
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	32 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	Flash
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	200 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0xA16	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Auto focusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	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
Embedded options available	No	No
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
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown 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 TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	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
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75459	87383
Processor codeDiffers	SR170	SR29Z
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	17 x 17 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
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
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	2
Battery capacityDiffers	3220 mAh	8060 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	18 W
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	1.09 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	262 mm
DepthDiffers	258 mm	180 mm
HeightDiffers	26.1 mm	20.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.72 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.61 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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