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Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18SA Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon LTE Win CH - Touch

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  • 73specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 31identical
  • 134known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18SA Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon LTE Win CH - Touch:Ultrabook
  • Product colour
    • Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18SA Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):White
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon LTE Win CH - Touch:Black
  • Form factor
    • Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18SA Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon LTE Win CH - Touch:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18SA Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):25.6 cm (10.1")
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon LTE Win CH - Touch:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18SA Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1200 pixels
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon LTE Win CH - Touch:2560 x 1440 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18SA Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):16:10
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon LTE Win CH - Touch:16:9
  • Processor family
    • Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18SA Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel Atom®
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon LTE Win CH - Touch:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18SA Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Z3735F
    • ThinkPad X1 Carbon LTE Win CH - Touch:i7-5500U

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207 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Ultrabook
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Carbon fibre, Glass fibre, Magnesium, Plastic
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers25.6 cm (10.1")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels2560 x 1440 pixels
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQuad HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 cd/m²
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Atom®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersZ3735Fi7-5500U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyDiffers1.83 GHz3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.33 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2L3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 592BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Atom Z3700 SeriesIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersBay TrailBroadwell
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 sourceOn-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers532 GB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+FlashSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 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 source950 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
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one646 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
WWANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInstalled
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTrackpad
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
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTZ
Keyboard languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSwiss
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1 with BingWindows 8.1 Pro
Operating system architectureDiffers32-bit64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown 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 Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Rapid Start 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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8027485214
Processor codeDiffersSR1UBSR23W
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 TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers28
Battery capacityDiffers5930 mAh50 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.9 h
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
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, Power on, Supervisor
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 Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers585 g1.4 kg
WidthDiffers261.6 mm331 mm
DepthDiffers177.1 mm227 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Stylus penKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Interface adapters includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMini DisplayPort male - VGA female, USB male - Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) female
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Small Business

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