Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-14HK Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1) vs HP Pavilion x360 13-a050ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1)

101specifications compared
55differ
46identical
67known for one product only

Key differences

Form factor
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-14HK Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- Pavilion x360 13-a050ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-14HK Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):25.6 cm (10.1")
- Pavilion x360 13-a050ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-14HK Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):1280 x 800 pixels
- Pavilion x360 13-a050ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):1366 x 768 pixels
HD type
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-14HK Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Not supported
- Pavilion x360 13-a050ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):HD
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-14HK Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):16:10
- Pavilion x360 13-a050ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):16:9
Processor family
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-14HK Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel Atom®
- Pavilion x360 13-a050ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-14HK Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Z3735F
- Pavilion x360 13-a050ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-4210U
Processor cores
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-14HK Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):4
- Pavilion x360 13-a050ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1):2

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Comparison of SW5-012-14HK, 13-a050ca
168 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-14HK Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW5-012-14HK View product	B HP Pavilion x360 13-a050ca Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 13-a050ca View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour	Silver	Silver
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Convertible (Folder)
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	25.6 cm (10.1")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD typeDiffers	Not supported	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Capacitive	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Atom®	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	Z3735F	i5-4210U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	1.83 GHz	2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.33 GHz	1.7 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 592	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Atom Z3700 Series	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Bay Trail	Haswell
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C0	D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	2.2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	6 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	64 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	Flash	Hybrid-HDD
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	311 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0xA16
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	646 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Beats Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	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 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
GyroscopeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypad	No	No
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1 Pro	Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureDiffers	32-bit	64-bit
Processor special features18 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Execute Disable BitDiffers	No	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 StateDiffers	No	Yes
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 ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
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 Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	80274	81016
Processor codeDiffers	SR1UB	SR1EF
Processor package sizeDiffers	17 x 17 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	3
Battery capacityDiffers	5700 mAh	43.5 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	18 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.17 kg	1.8 kg
WidthDiffers	261.6 mm	333.2 mm
DepthDiffers	177.8 mm	228.7 mm
HeightDiffers	10.2 mm	22.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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