Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Spin 3 SP314-51-55ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Acer Switch 5 SW512-52P-50QL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1)

137specifications compared
39differ
98identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Spin 3 SP314-51-55ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey
- Switch 5 SW512-52P-50QL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
Form factor
- Spin 3 SP314-51-55ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
- Switch 5 SW512-52P-50QL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
Display diagonal
- Spin 3 SP314-51-55ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):35.6 cm (14")
- Switch 5 SW512-52P-50QL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
Display resolution
- Spin 3 SP314-51-55ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
- Switch 5 SW512-52P-50QL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
HD type
- Spin 3 SP314-51-55ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
- Switch 5 SW512-52P-50QL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
Native aspect ratio
- Spin 3 SP314-51-55ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):16:9
- Switch 5 SW512-52P-50QL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
Processor generation
- Spin 3 SP314-51-55ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Switch 5 SW512-52P-50QL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Spin 3 SP314-51-55ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-8250U
- Switch 5 SW512-52P-50QL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-7200U

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Comparison of SP314-51-55ZA, SW512-52P-50QL
169 specifications	A Acer Spin 3 SP314-51-55ZA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SP314-51-55ZA View product	B Acer Switch 5 SW512-52P-50QL Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW512-52P-50QL View product
Design2 differ
Product type	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Folder)	Convertible (Detachable)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	30.5 cm (12")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	2160 x 1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	Quad HD
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	3:2
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	8th gen Intel® Core™ i5	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i5-8250U	i5-7200U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.4 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1356	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake R	Kaby Lake
Bus type	OPI	OPI
SteppingDiffers	Y0	H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.7 GHz
Configurable TDP-up	25 W	25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	10 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	32 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1100 MHz	1000 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	0x5917	0x5916
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of microphonesKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Front camera resolutionDiffers	1280 x 720 pixels	1600 x 1200 pixels
Auto focusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Accelerometer	Yes	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 backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Keyboard languageDiffers	Spanish	English
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology 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	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	124967	95443
Processor codeDiffers	SR3LA	SR2ZU
Processor package size	42 x 24 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	2
Battery capacityDiffers	52.5 Wh	4870 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	12 h	10.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.7 kg	1.27 kg
WidthDiffers	335 mm	292.9 mm
DepthDiffers	230 mm	201.8 mm
HeightDiffers	20.8 mm	15.9 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	920 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29.3 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.2 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Docking station includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Stylus penKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source

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