Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-18QL Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS Transformer Pro T304UA-BC030T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1)

91specifications compared
40differ
51identical
80known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-18QL Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, White
- Transformer Pro T304UA-BC030T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Metallic, Silver
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-18QL Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):25.6 cm (10.1")
- Transformer Pro T304UA-BC030T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolution
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-18QL Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):1280 x 800 pixels
- Transformer Pro T304UA-BC030T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-18QL Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):16:10
- Transformer Pro T304UA-BC030T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
Processor family
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-18QL Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel Atom®
- Transformer Pro T304UA-BC030T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-18QL Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):x5-Z8300
- Transformer Pro T304UA-BC030T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-7200U
Processor cores
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-18QL Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):4
- Transformer Pro T304UA-BC030T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-18QL Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):1.84 GHz
- Transformer Pro T304UA-BC030T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):3.1 GHz

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Comparison of SW3-016-18QL, T304UA-BC030T
171 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-18QL Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW3-016-18QL View product	B ASUS Transformer Pro T304UA-BC030T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model T304UA-BC030T View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Metallic, Silver
Form factor	Convertible (Detachable)	Convertible (Detachable)
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminium, Magnesium
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	25.6 cm (10.1")	31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	2160 x 1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	3:2
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Atom®	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	x5-Z8300	i5-7200U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	1.84 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.44 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 592	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Cherry Trail	Kaby Lake
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	OPI
SteppingDiffers	C0	H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 GHz
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	1	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Atom x5 Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	LPDDR3-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1866 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	64 GB	256 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	Flash	SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
SSD form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one	64 GB	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 familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	500 MHz	1000 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	0x5916
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	SonicMaster
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Harman Kardon
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	2 MP	2 MP
Rear camera	Yes	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs	2 MP	8 MP
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	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 versionDiffers	4.0	4.1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology 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	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	87383	95443
Processor codeDiffers	SR29Z	SR2ZU
Processor package sizeDiffers	17 x 17 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	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 cells	2	2
Battery capacityDiffers	8060 mAh	39 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	12 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	10 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.2 kg	830 g
WidthDiffers	262 mm	299 mm
DepthDiffers	180 mm	211 mm
HeightKnown for one	22.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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