Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch vs ASUS X553MA-MS51-P41ANDHP laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540

117specifications compared
57differ
60identical
63known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire Switch:Hybrid (2-in-1)
- X553MA-MS51-P41ANDHP laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:Laptop
Product colour
- Aspire Switch:Black, Silver
- X553MA-MS51-P41ANDHP laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:Red
Form factor
- Aspire Switch:Convertible (Detachable)
- X553MA-MS51-P41ANDHP laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch:25.6 cm (10.1")
- X553MA-MS51-P41ANDHP laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire Switch:1920 x 1200 pixels
- X553MA-MS51-P41ANDHP laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire Switch:16:10
- X553MA-MS51-P41ANDHP laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:16:9
Processor family
- Aspire Switch:Intel Atom®
- X553MA-MS51-P41ANDHP laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- Aspire Switch:x5-Z8300
- X553MA-MS51-P41ANDHP laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540:N3540

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Comparison of SW5-014P-16SU, X553MA-MS51-P41ANDHP
180 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch Model SW5-014P-16SU View product	B ASUS X553MA-MS51-P41ANDHP laptop Intel® Pentium® N3540 Model X553MA-MS51-P41ANDHP View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Red
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	25.6 cm (10.1")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1200 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
TouchscreenKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	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 backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Atom®	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	x5-Z8300	N3540
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	1.84 GHz	2.66 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.44 GHz	2.16 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 592	BGA 1170
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Atom x5 Series	Intel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Cherry Trail	Bay Trail
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Differs	2 W	4.5 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	1	4
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x1	1x4
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	64 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	Flash	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC	SD, SDHC
Flash memoryKnown for one	64 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	313 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	896 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	500 MHz	896 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.2
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicFocus
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	2 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	5 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) 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
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features11 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Execute Disable BitDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	87383	82105
Processor codeDiffers	SR29Z	SR1YW
Processor package sizeDiffers	17 x 17 mm	25 x 27 mm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	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
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	8060 mAh	30 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	10 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	18 W	33 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.75 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
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, CECP, WEEE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.09 kg	2.2 kg
WidthDiffers	262 mm	280 mm
DepthDiffers	180 mm	252 mm
HeightDiffers	20.5 mm	25.3 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	590 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	26.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	18 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	8.95 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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