Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Spin 5 SP513-52N-8944 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Acer Switch 5 SW512-52P-5151 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1)

137specifications compared
40differ
97identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Spin 5 SP513-52N-8944 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey
- Switch 5 SW512-52P-5151 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
Form factor
- Spin 5 SP513-52N-8944 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
- Switch 5 SW512-52P-5151 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
Display diagonal
- Spin 5 SP513-52N-8944 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):33.8 cm (13.3")
- Switch 5 SW512-52P-5151 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
Display resolution
- Spin 5 SP513-52N-8944 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
- Switch 5 SW512-52P-5151 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
HD type
- Spin 5 SP513-52N-8944 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
- Switch 5 SW512-52P-5151 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
Native aspect ratio
- Spin 5 SP513-52N-8944 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):16:9
- Switch 5 SW512-52P-5151 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
Processor family
- Spin 5 SP513-52N-8944 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i7
- Switch 5 SW512-52P-5151 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Spin 5 SP513-52N-8944 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1):8th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Switch 5 SW512-52P-5151 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):7th gen Intel® Core™ i5

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Comparison of SP513-52N-8944, SW512-52P-5151
170 specifications	A Acer Spin 5 SP513-52N-8944 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SP513-52N-8944 View product	B Acer Switch 5 SW512-52P-5151 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW512-52P-5151 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	33.8 cm (13.3")	30.5 cm (12")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	2160 x 1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Capacitive
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
Dual-screen	No	No
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	8th gen Intel® Core™ i7	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-8550U	i5-7200U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsDiffers	8	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	4 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	8 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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	2 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
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	512 GB	256 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	512 GB	256 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD, SDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® UHD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
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	1150 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
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of microphonesKnown for one	4	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
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
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
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 quantityDiffers	1	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
Headphone outputs	1	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Performanceidentical
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
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard languageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Italian
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features1 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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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	122589	95443
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	2
Battery capacityDiffers	4670 mAh	4870 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.6 kg	1.27 kg
WidthDiffers	324.4 mm	292.9 mm
DepthDiffers	226 mm	201.8 mm
Height	15.9 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
Height (front)Known for one	1.59 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	1.59 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Keyboard 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

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