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Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18KC Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1) vs HP 840 G2 Base Model

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  • 71differ
  • 50identical
  • 112known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18KC Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • 840 G2 Base Model:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18KC Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
    • 840 G2 Base Model:Black, Silver
  • Form factor
    • Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18KC Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • 840 G2 Base Model:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18KC Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):25.6 cm (10.1")
    • 840 G2 Base Model:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18KC Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):1280 x 800 pixels
    • 840 G2 Base Model:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18KC Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • 840 G2 Base Model:No
  • HD type
    • Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18KC Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Not supported
    • 840 G2 Base Model:HD
  • Panel type
    • Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18KC Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):IPS
    • 840 G2 Base Model:SVA

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233 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack, Silver
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display6 differ
Display diagonalDiffers25.6 cm (10.1")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersNot supportedHD
Panel typeDiffersIPSSVA
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Atom®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersZ3735Fi5-5200U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers1.83 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.33 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 592BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes32-bit, 64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Atom Z3700 SeriesIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersBay TrailBroadwell
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
SteppingDiffersC0F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one2.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3L-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers564 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+FlashHybrid-HDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlash
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Flash memoryKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers311 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.2
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x1616
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one646 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDTS Studio Sound
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot installed
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers04
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt™ 3 TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadNoNo
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureDiffers32-bit64-bit
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8.1 Pro
Processor special features24 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Execute Disable BitDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel QuickPath InterconnectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel RealSense 3D CameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel RealSense SnapshotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® RealSense TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Intel® Wireless-AC TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8027485212
Processor codeDiffersSR1UBSR23Y
Processor package sizeDiffers17 x 17 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
UARTKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers23
Battery capacityDiffers5700 mAh50 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers18 W65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3050 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 4570 m
Operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 G
Non-operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 G
Operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.043 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 G
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.2 kg1.34 kg
WidthDiffers261.6 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers177.1 mm237 mm
HeightDiffers8.9 mm21 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one585 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84713000
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise

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