Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-3371 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Samsung ATIV Book 9 NP930X2K Intel® Core™ M M-5Y31 Laptop

137specifications compared
57differ
80identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-3371 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- ATIV Book 9 NP930X2K Intel® Core™ M M-5Y31 Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-3371 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
- ATIV Book 9 NP930X2K Intel® Core™ M M-5Y31 Laptop:Black
Form factor
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-3371 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- ATIV Book 9 NP930X2K Intel® Core™ M M-5Y31 Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-3371 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
- ATIV Book 9 NP930X2K Intel® Core™ M M-5Y31 Laptop:31 cm (12.2")
Display resolution
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-3371 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
- ATIV Book 9 NP930X2K Intel® Core™ M M-5Y31 Laptop:2560 x 1600 pixels
Touchscreen
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-3371 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- ATIV Book 9 NP930X2K Intel® Core™ M M-5Y31 Laptop:No
HD type
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-3371 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
- ATIV Book 9 NP930X2K Intel® Core™ M M-5Y31 Laptop:Quad HD
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-3371 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):16:9
- ATIV Book 9 NP930X2K Intel® Core™ M M-5Y31 Laptop:16:10

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Comparison of SW5-171-3371, NP930X2K
182 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-3371 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW5-171-3371 View product	B Samsung ATIV Book 9 NP930X2K Intel® Core™ M M-5Y31 Laptop Model NP930X2K View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Aluminium
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	31 cm (12.2")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	Quad HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	350 cd/m²
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ M
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
Processor modelDiffers	i3-4012Y	M-5Y31
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.5 GHz	0.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L3
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1168	BGA 1234
Processor lithographyDiffers	22 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Broadwell
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D0	F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	11.5 W	4.5 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 GHz
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Differs	6 W	3.5 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	95 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	4x1, 2x4	x1 (6), x2 (4), x4 (3)
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	LPDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	60 GB	128 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	60 GB	128 GB
SSD interface	SATA III	SATA III
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 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 modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4200	Intel® HD Graphics 5300
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	2 GB	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	850 MHz	850 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.1	11.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x402	0x161E
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Micro HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	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 Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Samsung SideSync 3.0 Samsung Link 2.0
Processor special features11 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	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 TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	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-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	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 Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Differs	VT-x	VT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	76608	84666
Processor codeDiffers	SR1C7	SR23G
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	30 x 16.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	2
Battery capacityDiffers	2850 mAh	4700 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	26 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.55 kg	948 g
WidthDiffers	298 mm	212.6 mm
DepthDiffers	205.4 mm	284.2 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	11.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	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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