Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch vs MSI GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1629AU

119specifications compared
75differ
44identical
69known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire Switch:Hybrid (2-in-1)
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1629AU:Laptop
Product colour
- Aspire Switch:Black, Silver
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1629AU:Black
Form factor
- Aspire Switch:Convertible (Detachable)
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1629AU:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch:25.6 cm (10.1")
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1629AU:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- Aspire Switch:1280 x 800 pixels
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1629AU:1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- Aspire Switch:Yes
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1629AU:No
HD type
- Aspire Switch:Not supported
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1629AU:Full HD
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire Switch:16:10
- GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1629AU:16:9

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Comparison of SW5-014P-13QB, GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1629AU
188 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch Model SW5-014P-13QB View product	B MSI GT72 2QD(Dominator)-1629AU View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	25.6 cm (10.1")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	Not supported	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Atom®	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	x5-Z8300	i7-5700HQ
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	1.84 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.44 GHz	2.7 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 592	BGA 1364
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Atom x5 Series	Intel Core i7-5700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Cherry Trail	Broadwell
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C0	G0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	47 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	1	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x1	1x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	564 GB	1.25 TB
Storage media	HDD+SSD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installed	1	1
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	Blu-Ray RW
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Flash memoryKnown for one	64 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 5600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	500 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x1612
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
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	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	6
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM87
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features22 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Execute Disable BitDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
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
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 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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-x, VT-d
Processor ARK IDDiffers	87383	87716
Processor codeDiffers	SR29Z	SR2BP
Processor package sizeDiffers	17 x 17 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure BootKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	9
Battery capacityDiffers	8060 mAh	83 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.09 kg	3.78 kg
WidthDiffers	262 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	180 mm	294 mm
HeightDiffers	20.5 mm	48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No

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