Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Predator 17 G9-792-74TT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop vs Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW7-272-M5FE Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1)

135specifications compared
57differ
78identical
52known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Predator 17 G9-792-74TT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Laptop
- Aspire Switch 12 SW7-272-M5FE Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- Predator 17 G9-792-74TT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Black, Red
- Aspire Switch 12 SW7-272-M5FE Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
Form factor
- Predator 17 G9-792-74TT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Clamshell
- Aspire Switch 12 SW7-272-M5FE Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
Display diagonal
- Predator 17 G9-792-74TT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Aspire Switch 12 SW7-272-M5FE Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
Touchscreen
- Predator 17 G9-792-74TT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:No
- Aspire Switch 12 SW7-272-M5FE Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
Processor family
- Predator 17 G9-792-74TT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
- Aspire Switch 12 SW7-272-M5FE Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m3
Processor generation
- Predator 17 G9-792-74TT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Aspire Switch 12 SW7-272-M5FE Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ m3
Processor model
- Predator 17 G9-792-74TT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:i7-6700HQ
- Aspire Switch 12 SW7-272-M5FE Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):m3-6Y30

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Comparison of G9-792-74TT, SW7-272-M5FE
187 specifications	A Acer Predator 17 G9-792-74TT Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop Model G9-792-74TT View product	B Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW7-272-M5FE Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW7-272-M5FE View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black, Red	Black
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Detachable)
Market positioningKnown for one	Gaming	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ m3
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7	6th gen Intel® Core™ m3
Processor modelDiffers	i7-6700HQ	m3-6Y30
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.6 GHz	0.9 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	8 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1440	BGA 1515
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile series	Intel Core m3-6Y series
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Bus typeDiffers	DMI3	OPI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R0	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	45 W	4.5 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	35 W	3.8 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	16	10
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x2+2x1, 2x2, 1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	4x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	64 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	2.25 TB	128 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	2 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	256 GB	128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 980M	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 530	Intel® HD Graphics 515
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.7 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	350 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	850 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x191B	0x191E
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dolby Audio Premium
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	4	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM170	Unknown — not stated by the source
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Electronic compassKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
GyroscopeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	McAfee® Internet Security, Microsoft Office 2013
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Acer Care Center, Acer Hover Access, Acer Portal
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88967	88198
Processor codeDiffers	SR2FQ	SR2EN
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 28 mm	20 X 16.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® RealSense TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® RealSense™ Technology with Long-Range CameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	2
Battery capacityDiffers	88 Wh	4550 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	7 h	8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	180 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	4.2 kg	1.4 kg
WidthDiffers	423 mm	313.4 mm
DepthDiffers	321.5 mm	206 mm
HeightDiffers	39.7 mm	17.3 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31.3 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.4 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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