Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 P278-MG-56UF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop vs Acer Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M2MU Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 83identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • TravelMate P2 P278-MG-56UF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Laptop
    • Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M2MU Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Form factor
    • TravelMate P2 P278-MG-56UF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Clamshell
    • Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M2MU Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate P2 P278-MG-56UF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M2MU Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
  • Touchscreen
    • TravelMate P2 P278-MG-56UF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:No
    • Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M2MU Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P2 P278-MG-56UF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M2MU Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m3
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P2 P278-MG-56UF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M2MU Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ m3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P2 P278-MG-56UF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:i5-6200U
    • Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M2MU Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):m3-6Y30
  • Processor boost frequency
    • TravelMate P2 P278-MG-56UF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:2.8 GHz
    • Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M2MU Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):2.2 GHz

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Comparison of P278-MG-56UF, SW7-272-M2MU
164 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ m3
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ m3
Processor modelDiffersi5-6200Um3-6Y30
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz0.9 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1515
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6200 seriesIntel Core m3-6Y series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersQPIOPI
SteppingD1D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W4.5 W
Configurable TDP-upDiffers25 W7 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W3.8 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1210
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x2+2x1, 2x2, 1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1866 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.12 TB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity128 GB128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 920MNot available
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 515
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x191E
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers01
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819388198
Processor codeDiffersSR2EYSR2EN
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm20 X 16.5 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4420 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceACPI 5.0
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg800 g
WidthDiffers423 mm313.4 mm
DepthDiffers281.9 mm203.5 mm
HeightDiffers31.7 mm7.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Docking station includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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