Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-88TF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS ROG G551JK-DM172H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 67identical
  • 73known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-88TF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • ROG G551JK-DM172H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-88TF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
    • ROG G551JK-DM172H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H:Black
  • Form factor
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-88TF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • ROG G551JK-DM172H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-88TF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
    • ROG G551JK-DM172H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-88TF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • ROG G551JK-DM172H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H:No
  • Processor model
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-88TF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-4202Y
    • ROG G551JK-DM172H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H:i5-4200H
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-88TF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):2 GHz
    • ROG G551JK-DM172H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H:3.4 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-88TF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):1.6 GHz
    • ROG G551JK-DM172H laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200H:2.8 GHz

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187 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-4202Yi5-4200H
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersD0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs11.5 W47 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers628 GB774 GB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB750 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB24 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSDXCMMC, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, Memory Stick (MS), SD, SDXC
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 850M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4200Intel® HD Graphics 4600
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs850 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4020x416
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8Windows 8.1
Processor special features4 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneVT-xUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers7661075027
Processor codeDiffersSR190SR15G
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers36
Battery capacityDiffers2850 mAh56 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.3 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.66 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers298 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers205.4 mm255 mm
HeightKnown for one25 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one850 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one29.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one19.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one1.06 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.15 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, TUV, MIC, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS, JATE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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