Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-17QP Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI GS72 Stealth-042

113specifications compared
70differ
43identical
75known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-17QP Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- GS72 Stealth-042:Laptop
Product colour
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-17QP Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Red
- GS72 Stealth-042:Black
Form factor
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-17QP Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- GS72 Stealth-042:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-17QP Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):25.6 cm (10.1")
- GS72 Stealth-042:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-17QP Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):1280 x 800 pixels
- GS72 Stealth-042:1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-17QP Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- GS72 Stealth-042:No
HD type
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-17QP Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):Not supported
- GS72 Stealth-042:Full HD
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-17QP Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):16:10
- GS72 Stealth-042:16:9

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Comparison of SW3-016-17QP, GS72 Stealth-042
188 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-17QP Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW3-016-17QP View product	B MSI GS72 Stealth-042 View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Red	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	25.6 cm (10.1")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	Not supported	Full HD
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Atom®	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	x5-Z8300	i7-6700HQ
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	1.84 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.44 GHz	2.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	6 MB
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 592	BGA 1440
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Atom x5 Series	Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Cherry Trail	Skylake
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI3
SteppingDiffers	C0	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	1	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x1	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	64 GB	1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	Flash	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	0	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash)	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Flash memoryKnown for one	64 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 965M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	500 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x191B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Nahimic Audio Enhancer
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynaudio
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network4 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	4.1
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM170
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Processor special features21 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Execute Disable BitDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	87383	88967
Processor codeDiffers	SR29Z	SR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers	17 x 17 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Secure BootKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	8060 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	10 W	150 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.2 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	262 mm	418.5 mm
DepthDiffers	180 mm	287 mm
HeightDiffers	22.9 mm	19.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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