Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-11X0 Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI S Series S100 Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1)

108specifications compared
23differ
85identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-11X0 Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Z3735F
- S Series S100 Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):Z3740D
Processor socket
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-11X0 Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):BGA 592
- S Series S100 Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):BGA 1380
Stepping
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-11X0 Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):C0
- S Series S100 Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):B3
Internal memory type
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-11X0 Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):DDR3-SDRAM
- S Series S100 Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):DDR3L-SDRAM
On-board graphics card base frequency
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-11X0 Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):311 MHz
- S Series S100 Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):313 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequency
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-11X0 Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):646 MHz
- S Series S100 Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):688 MHz
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-11X0 Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):1
- S Series S100 Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):0
HDMI ports quantity
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-11X0 Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):0
- S Series S100 Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):1

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Comparison of SW5-012-11X0, S100
146 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-11X0 Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW5-012-11X0 View product	B MSI S Series S100 Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1) Model S100 View product
Designidentical
Product type	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Convertible (Detachable)	Convertible (Detachable)
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	25.6 cm (10.1")	25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Panel type	IPS	IPS
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel Atom®	Intel Atom®
Processor modelDiffers	Z3735F	Z3740D
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	1.83 GHz	1.83 GHz
Processor frequency	1.33 GHz	1.33 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 592	BGA 1380
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	32-bit, 64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor series	Intel Atom Z3700 Series	Intel Atom Z3700 Series
Processor codename	Bay Trail	Bay Trail
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C0	B3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)	2.2 W	2.2 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 °C
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	64 GB	64 GB
Storage media	Flash	Flash
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash)	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	311 MHz	313 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyDiffers	646 MHz	688 MHz
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	2 MP	2 MP
Rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	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 quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4a
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Microphone inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	AZERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one	32-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	No	No
Execute Disable Bit	No	No
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	No	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	80274	78416
Processor codeDiffers	SR1UB	SR1S0
Processor package size	17 x 17 mm	17 x 17 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7500 mAh
Battery voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.7 V
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.17 kg	595 g
WidthDiffers	262 mm	262.2 mm
DepthDiffers	117 mm	173.6 mm
HeightDiffers	11.3 mm	9.8 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	585 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	26.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	11.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	8.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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