Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-15LN Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS X502CA-XX004 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop

106specifications compared
60differ
46identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-15LN Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- X502CA-XX004 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-15LN Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
- X502CA-XX004 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Black
Form factor
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-15LN Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- X502CA-XX004 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-15LN Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):25.6 cm (10.1")
- X502CA-XX004 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-15LN Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):1280 x 800 pixels
- X502CA-XX004 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-15LN Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- X502CA-XX004 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:No
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-15LN Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):16:10
- X502CA-XX004 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:16:9
Processor family
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-15LN Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel Atom®
- X502CA-XX004 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3

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Comparison of SW5-012-15LN, X502CA-XX004
150 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-15LN Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW5-012-15LN View product	B ASUS X502CA-XX004 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-3217U Laptop Model X502CA-XX004 View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	25.6 cm (10.1")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD type	Not supported	Not supported
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Atom®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	Z3735F	i3-3217U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	1.83 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.33 GHz	1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 592	BGA 1023
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Atom Z3700 Series	Intel Core i3-3200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Bay Trail	Ivy Bridge
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C0	L1
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	2.2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	532 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+Flash	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	311 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	646 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x166
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	32-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features20 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
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 TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
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)	No	No
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)	VT-x	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	80274	65697
Processor codeDiffers	SR1UB	SR0N9
Processor package sizeDiffers	17 x 17 mm	31 x 24 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers	5700 mAh	38 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	18 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.2 kg	1.86 kg
WidthDiffers	261.6 mm	383 mm
DepthDiffers	177.1 mm	253 mm
HeightDiffers	8.9 mm	21.7 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	585 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HM76 Express

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