Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-88JV Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-62X3 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1)

147specifications compared
46differ
101identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-88JV Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver, White
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-62X3 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-88JV Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-62X3 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
Processor family
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-88JV Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-62X3 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ M
Processor generation
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-88JV Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-62X3 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
Processor model
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-88JV Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-4202Y
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-62X3 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):M-5Y10c
Processor frequency
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-88JV Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):1.6 GHz
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-62X3 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):0.8 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-88JV Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):3 MB
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-62X3 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):4 MB
Processor cache type
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-88JV Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Smart Cache
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-62X3 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):L3

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Comparison of SW5-171-88JV, SW5-271-62X3
167 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-88JV Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW5-171-88JV View product	B Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-62X3 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW5-271-62X3 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver, White	Black
Form factor	Convertible (Detachable)	Convertible (Detachable)
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ M
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
Processor modelDiffers	i5-4202Y	M-5Y10c
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	2 GHz	2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	0.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 i5-4200 Mobile series	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Haswell	Broadwell
Bus typeKnown for one	DMI2	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	D0	F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	11.5 W	4.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Differs	4.5 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
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	LPDDR3-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	128 GB	128 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	128 GB	128 GB
SSD interface	SATA III	SATA III
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 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	1.74 GB	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	850 MHz	800 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.1	11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.3	4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x402	0x161E
Graphics card Open GL support	Yes	Yes
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	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
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
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
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
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 HD GraphicsDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	9.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 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 Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	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® Built-in Visuals Technology	Yes	Yes
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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	76610	85234
Processor codeDiffers	SR190	SR23C
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
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	3	3
Battery capacityDiffers	2955 mAh	3220 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	No	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.55 kg	1.4 kg
WidthDiffers	297 mm	317.5 mm
DepthDiffers	206 mm	221 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	15 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No

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