Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch vs Acer Aspire Switch

95specifications compared
21differ
74identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire Switch:Black, Grey
- Aspire Switch:Black
Processor model
- Aspire Switch:x5-Z8300
- Aspire Switch:x5-Z8350
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire Switch:1.84 GHz
- Aspire Switch:1.92 GHz
Internal memory
- Aspire Switch:2 GB
- Aspire Switch:4 GB
Internal memory type
- Aspire Switch:LPDDR3-SDRAM
- Aspire Switch:DDR3L-SDRAM
Total storage capacity
- Aspire Switch:532 GB
- Aspire Switch:64 GB
Storage media
- Aspire Switch:HDD+Flash
- Aspire Switch:Flash
Number of HDDs installed
- Aspire Switch:1
- Aspire Switch:0

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Comparison of SW5-014-16V6, SW5-017-18QW
121 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch Model SW5-014-16V6 View product	B Acer Aspire Switch Model SW5-017-18QW View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Black
Form factor	Convertible (Detachable)	Convertible (Detachable)
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	25.6 cm (10.1")	25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel Atom®	Intel Atom®
Processor modelDiffers	x5-Z8300	x5-Z8350
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	1.84 GHz	1.92 GHz
Processor frequency	1.44 GHz	1.44 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 592	BGA 592
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Atom x5 Series	Intel Atom x5 Series
Processor codename	Cherry Trail	Cherry Trail
SteppingKnown for one	C0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)	2 W	2 W
Tjunction	90 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	1	1
PCI Express configurations	1x1	1x1
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	532 GB	64 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+Flash	Flash
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	1	0
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryDiffers	32 GB	64 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Graphics1 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 400
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	2 GB	2 GB
Number of execution units	12	12
On-board graphics card base frequency	200 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequency	500 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	500 MHz	500 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	2 MP	2 MP
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Rear camera	Yes	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)	5 MP	5 MP
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Micro HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic compassKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Proximity sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
Embedded options available	No	No
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Boot	Yes	Yes
Intel Secure Boot Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	87383	93361
Processor codeDiffers	SR29Z	SR2KT
Processor package size	17 x 17 mm	17 x 17 mm
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells	2	2
Battery capacityDiffers	8060 mAh	3770 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	12 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	18 W	18 W
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerDiffers	No	Yes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	ACPI 5.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	590 g	1.2 kg
Width	262 mm	262 mm
DepthDiffers	180 mm	188 mm
HeightDiffers	9 mm	19.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Docking station includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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