Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 P257-M-P9EV Intel® Pentium® 3805U Laptop vs Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-37KS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1)

118specifications compared
65differ
53identical
53known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- TravelMate P2 P257-M-P9EV Intel® Pentium® 3805U Laptop:Laptop
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-37KS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- TravelMate P2 P257-M-P9EV Intel® Pentium® 3805U Laptop:Black
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-37KS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Aluminium, Grey
Form factor
- TravelMate P2 P257-M-P9EV Intel® Pentium® 3805U Laptop:Clamshell
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-37KS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
Display diagonal
- TravelMate P2 P257-M-P9EV Intel® Pentium® 3805U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-37KS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution
- TravelMate P2 P257-M-P9EV Intel® Pentium® 3805U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-37KS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- TravelMate P2 P257-M-P9EV Intel® Pentium® 3805U Laptop:No
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-37KS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
HD type
- TravelMate P2 P257-M-P9EV Intel® Pentium® 3805U Laptop:Not supported
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-37KS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
Processor family
- TravelMate P2 P257-M-P9EV Intel® Pentium® 3805U Laptop:Intel® Pentium®
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-37KS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i3

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Comparison of P257-M-P9EV, SW5-171-37KS
171 specifications	A Acer TravelMate P2 P257-M-P9EV Intel® Pentium® 3805U Laptop Model P257-M-P9EV View product	B Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-37KS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW5-171-37KS View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black	Aluminium, Grey
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Detachable)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeDiffers	Not supported	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	3805U	i3-4012Y
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.9 GHz	1.5 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1168	BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium 3000 series for Mobile	Intel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Haswell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffers	E0	D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	11.5 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	2x4, 4x1	4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	4 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	60 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedDiffers	0	1
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4200
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	100 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	800 MHz	850 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2/12	11.1
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x402
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 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
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Windows 8.1 Pro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features16 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 lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	84813	76608
Processor codeDiffers	SR210	SR1C7
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.3 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	3
Battery capacityDiffers	2520 mAh	2850 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	1.55 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	298 mm
DepthDiffers	256 mm	205.4 mm
HeightDiffers	24.9 mm	25 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.49 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.49 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Stylus penKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source

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