Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-16EC Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-604B Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1)

90specifications compared
49differ
41identical
66known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-16EC Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):25.6 cm (10.1")
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-604B Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolution
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-16EC Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):1280 x 800 pixels
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-604B Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-16EC Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):16:10
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-604B Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):16:9
Processor family
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-16EC Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel Atom®
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-604B Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ M
Processor model
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-16EC Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Z3735F
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-604B Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):M-5Y10a
Processor cores
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-16EC Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):4
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-604B Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):2
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-16EC Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):1.83 GHz
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-604B Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):2 GHz
Processor frequency
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-16EC Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):1.33 GHz
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-604B Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):0.8 GHz

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Comparison of SW5-012-16EC, SW5-271-604B
156 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-16EC Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW5-012-16EC View product	B Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-604B Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW5-271-604B View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	25.6 cm (10.1")	31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Atom®	Intel® Core™ M
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
Processor modelDiffers	Z3735F	M-5Y10a
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	1.83 GHz	2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.33 GHz	0.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	4 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Atom Z3700 Series	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Bay Trail	Broadwell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	95 °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	1x2, 1x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Processor cache typeKnown for one	L2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 592	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	C0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	2.2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	32 GB	128 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	128 GB
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MicroSD (TransFlash)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 5300
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	311 MHz	100 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	646 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	2 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
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
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size 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
Software1 differ
Operating system architectureDiffers	32-bit	64-bit
Processor special features19 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Execute Disable BitDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown 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 VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)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® 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® 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 CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown 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, VT-d
Processor ARK IDDiffers	80274	83611
Processor package sizeDiffers	17 x 17 mm	30 x 16.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR1UB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3220 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	8 h	6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 W
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.17 kg	1.4 kg
WidthDiffers	262 mm	317 mm
DepthDiffers	117 mm	220.6 mm
HeightDiffers	11.3 mm	16.5 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
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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