Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 P256-M-59BA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop vs Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-15DD Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 91specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 39identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-59BA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Laptop
    • Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-15DD Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-59BA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Black
    • Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-15DD Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Blue
  • Form factor
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-59BA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Clamshell
    • Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-15DD Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-59BA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-15DD Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):25.6 cm (10.1")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-59BA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-15DD Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):1280 x 800 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-59BA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:No
    • Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-15DD Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • Native aspect ratio
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-59BA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:16:9
    • Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-15DD Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):16:10
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-59BA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-15DD Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel Atom®

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Comparison of P256-M-59BA, SW3-016-15DD
151 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Blue
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for one4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-4210Ux5-Z8300
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz1.84 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.44 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 592
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Atom x5 Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellCherry Trail
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI2Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersD0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one15 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers100 °C90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers121
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x1
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB64 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDFlash
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMicroSD (TransFlash)
Flash memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0xA16Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of execution unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MP
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 10 Home
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersYesNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8101687383
Processor codeDiffersSR1EFSR29Z
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm17 x 17 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers62
Battery capacityDiffers4700 mAh8060 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W10 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm262 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm180 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.54 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.04 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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