Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-111-13YL Intel Atom® Z3745 Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI S Series S100 Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1)

91specifications compared
25differ
66identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-111-13YL Intel Atom® Z3745 Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
- S Series S100 Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-111-13YL Intel Atom® Z3745 Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
- S Series S100 Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolution
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-111-13YL Intel Atom® Z3745 Hybrid (2-in-1):1366 x 768 pixels
- S Series S100 Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-111-13YL Intel Atom® Z3745 Hybrid (2-in-1):16:9
- S Series S100 Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):16:10
Processor model
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-111-13YL Intel Atom® Z3745 Hybrid (2-in-1):Z3745
- S Series S100 Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):Z3740D
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-111-13YL Intel Atom® Z3745 Hybrid (2-in-1):1.86 GHz
- S Series S100 Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):1.83 GHz
Stepping
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-111-13YL Intel Atom® Z3745 Hybrid (2-in-1):C0
- S Series S100 Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):B3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-111-13YL Intel Atom® Z3745 Hybrid (2-in-1):2 W
- S Series S100 Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):2.2 W

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Comparison of SW5-111-13YL, S100
146 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-111-13YL Intel Atom® Z3745 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW5-111-13YL View product	B MSI S Series S100 Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1) Model S100 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Form factor	Convertible (Detachable)	Convertible (Detachable)
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Panel type	IPS	IPS
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
HD typeKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel Atom®	Intel Atom®
Processor modelDiffers	Z3745	Z3740D
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	1.86 GHz	1.83 GHz
Processor frequency	1.33 GHz	1.33 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socket	BGA 1380	BGA 1380
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	32-bit, 64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor series	Intel Atom Z3700 Series	Intel Atom Z3700 Series
Processor codename	Bay Trail	Bay Trail
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingDiffers	C0	B3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	2 W	2.2 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Differs	2 W	2.2 W
Tjunction	90 °C	90 °C
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	32 GB	64 GB
Storage media	Flash	Flash
Flash memoryDiffers	32 GB	64 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC
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 family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	311 MHz	313 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyDiffers	778 MHz	688 MHz
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4a
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Micro-USB 2.0 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
Microphone inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one	32-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Graphics & IMC lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	80270	78416
Processor codeDiffers	SR1SP	SR1S0
Processor package size	17 x 17 mm	17 x 17 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	VT-x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers	8550 mAh	7500 mAh
Battery voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.7 V
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	7.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
AC adapter powerKnown for one	18 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.46 kg	595 g
WidthDiffers	298 mm	262.2 mm
DepthDiffers	205.4 mm	173.6 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	9.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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