Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-37KS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Acer Aspire V 15 V3-574G-5007 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop

114specifications compared
56differ
58identical
61known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-37KS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- Aspire V 15 V3-574G-5007 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-37KS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Aluminium, Grey
- Aspire V 15 V3-574G-5007 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Black
Form factor
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-37KS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- Aspire V 15 V3-574G-5007 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-37KS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
- Aspire V 15 V3-574G-5007 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-37KS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i3
- Aspire V 15 V3-574G-5007 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-37KS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- Aspire V 15 V3-574G-5007 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-37KS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):i3-4012Y
- Aspire V 15 V3-574G-5007 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:i5-5200U
Processor frequency
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-37KS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):1.5 GHz
- Aspire V 15 V3-574G-5007 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:2.2 GHz

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Comparison of SW5-171-37KS, V3-574G-5007
175 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-37KS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW5-171-37KS View product	B Acer Aspire V 15 V3-574G-5007 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop Model V3-574G-5007 View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Aluminium, Grey	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
TouchscreenKnown for one	Yes	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
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i3	5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-4012Y	i5-5200U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.5 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rate	5 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1168	BGA 1168
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™ i5-5200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Broadwell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingDiffers	D0	F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	11.5 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	4x1, 2x4	4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	6 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	60 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	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
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	SD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	60 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics8 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 4200	Intel® HD Graphics 5500
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)Differs	850 MHz	900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.1	11.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x402	0x1616
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.096 GB
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	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
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Linux Linpus
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 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 TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	76608	85212
Processor codeDiffers	SR1C7	SR23Y
Processor package sizeDiffers	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	40 x 24 x 1.3 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 TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	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
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	4
Battery capacityDiffers	2850 mAh	2520 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	6.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.55 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	298 mm	381.6 mm
DepthDiffers	205.4 mm	259 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	23.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.39 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.39 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Stylus penKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No

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