Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-19QM Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS X555LA-XO179D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop

97specifications compared
60differ
37identical
81known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-19QM Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- X555LA-XO179D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-19QM Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
- X555LA-XO179D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:Red
Form factor
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-19QM Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- X555LA-XO179D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-19QM Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):25.6 cm (10.1")
- X555LA-XO179D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Touchscreen
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-19QM Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- X555LA-XO179D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:No
Processor family
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-19QM Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel Atom®
- X555LA-XO179D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-19QM Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Z3735F
- X555LA-XO179D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:i3-4030U
Processor cores
- Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-19QM Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):4
- X555LA-XO179D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop:2

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Comparison of SW5-012-19QM, X555LA-XO179D
178 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-19QM Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW5-012-19QM View product	B ASUS X555LA-XO179D Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4030U Laptop Model X555LA-XO179D View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Red
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	25.6 cm (10.1")	39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Capacitive	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Atom®	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	Z3735F	i3-4030U
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	1.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 592	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Atom Z3700 Series	Intel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Bay Trail	Haswell
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffers	C0	D0
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	4th 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	DMI2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °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	4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3L-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for one	On-board	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	32 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	Flash	HDD
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash)	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	311 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	646 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0xA16
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	2 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
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 portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
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
Orientation sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	32-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features21 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 lithographyKnown for one	22 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64	Yes	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 StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	80274	81018
Processor codeDiffers	SR1UB	SR1EN
Processor package sizeDiffers	17 x 17 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 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 ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel® Secure KeyKnown 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 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells	2	2
Battery capacityDiffers	5700 mAh	37 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	18 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.74 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	261.6 mm	382 mm
DepthDiffers	177.7 mm	256 mm
HeightDiffers	8.9 mm	25.8 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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