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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch vs MSI GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-419ES

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 73differ
  • 41identical
  • 89known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Grey
    • Black
  • Form factor
    • Convertible (Detachable)
    • Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • 25.6 cm (10.1")
    • 43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 1920 x 1200 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Yes
    • No
  • Native aspect ratio
    • 16:10
    • 16:9
  • Processor family
    • Intel Atom®
    • Intel® Core™ i7

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203 specifications
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Acer

Aspire Switch

Model SW5-014-1742

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MSI

GE72 2QD(Apache Pro)-419ESView product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers25.6 cm (10.1")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneCapacitive
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneIPS
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel Atom®Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersx5-Z8300i7-5700HQ
Processor cores44
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers1.84 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.44 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 592BGA 1364
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Atom x5 SeriesIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersCherry TrailBroadwell
Bus typeKnown for oneDMI2
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersC0G0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers90 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers116
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x11x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one2 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneM.2
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Flash memoryKnown for one32 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNo
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 5600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs500 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one11.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one0x1612
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYes
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneIntel
Number of execution unitsKnown for one12
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one500 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneNahimic Sound Technology
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneDynaudio
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneYes
Microphone inKnown for oneYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features21 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Execute Disable BitDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneYes
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 GraphicsYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one0.00
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)YesYes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
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 oneNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8738387716
Processor codeDiffersSR29ZSR2BP
Processor package sizeDiffers17 x 17 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneYes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers26
Battery capacityKnown for one8060 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers18 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.09 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers262 mm419 mm
DepthDiffers180 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers20.5 mm29 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one590 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for one26.2 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one18 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for one9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes

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