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Acer TravelMate P6 P645-S-79CC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop vs Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-378V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 82identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • TravelMate P6 P645-S-79CC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Laptop
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-378V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P6 P645-S-79CC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Black
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-378V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
  • Form factor
    • TravelMate P6 P645-S-79CC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Clamshell
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-378V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate P6 P645-S-79CC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-378V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
  • Touchscreen
    • TravelMate P6 P645-S-79CC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:No
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-378V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate P6 P645-S-79CC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-378V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate P6 P645-S-79CC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-378V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate P6 P645-S-79CC Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:i7-5500U
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-378V Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):i3-4012Y

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Comparison of P645-S-79CC, SW5-171P-378V
180 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")29.5 cm (11.6")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i74th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-5500Ui3-4012Y
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.5 GHz
System bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1168BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile SeriesIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
Bus typeDMI2DMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersF0D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W11.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations4x1, 2x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 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 source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one12 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB60 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB60 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 4200
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs950 MHz850 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.211.1
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160x402
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers31
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Full-size keyboardYesYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 8.1 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneWindows 8.1 ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features15 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-d, VT-xVT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521476608
Processor codeDiffersSR23WSR1C7
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells33
Battery capacityDiffers4850 mAh2850 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.5 kg1.55 kg
WidthDiffers328.7 mm298 mm
DepthDiffers235.5 mm205.4 mm
HeightDiffers20.8 mm25 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, IndustrialUnknown — not stated by the source

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