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Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-87GQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS ROG G551JX-CN144H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 69identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-87GQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • ROG G551JX-CN144H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-87GQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
    • ROG G551JX-CN144H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Black
  • Form factor
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-87GQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • ROG G551JX-CN144H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-87GQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
    • ROG G551JX-CN144H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-87GQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
    • ROG G551JX-CN144H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-87GQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ROG G551JX-CN144H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-87GQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-4202Y
    • ROG G551JX-CN144H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:i7-4720HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-87GQ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4202Y Hybrid (2-in-1):2
    • ROG G551JX-CN144H Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ Laptop:4

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184 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i54th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-4202Yi7-4720HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
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 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB2.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
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 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.111.2/12
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4020x416
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.3
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster Premium
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces7 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
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
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 8.1 ProWindows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
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® 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® 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® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-xVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7661078934
Processor codeDiffersSR190SR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 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
WeightDiffers1.55 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers298 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers205.4 mm255 mm
HeightKnown for one25 mmUnknown — 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
Stylus penKnown 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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