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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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Comparison of SW5-012-18KC, 840 G2 Base Model
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
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 familyDiffersIntel Atom®Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersZ3735Fi5-5200U
Processor coresDiffers42
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 seriesDiffersIntel Atom Z3700 SeriesIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersBay TrailBroadwell
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
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
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one2.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB8 GB
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
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
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Flash memoryKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
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
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
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
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
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt™ 3 TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Headphone outputsDiffers01
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
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
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
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Execute Disable BitDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
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 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 VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
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® 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® 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
Battery2 differ
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
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
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
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise

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