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Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-62J8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS ROG G551JW-CN081H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 66identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-62J8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • ROG G551JW-CN081H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-62J8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver
    • ROG G551JW-CN081H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:Black
  • Form factor
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-62J8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • ROG G551JW-CN081H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-62J8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
    • ROG G551JW-CN081H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-62J8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • ROG G551JW-CN081H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:No
  • Processor family
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-62J8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ M
    • ROG G551JW-CN081H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-62J8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
    • ROG G551JW-CN081H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-62J8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):M-5Y10c
    • ROG G551JW-CN081H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4720HQ:i7-4720HQ

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186 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
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
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneCapacitiveUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ MIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ m-5xxx4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersM-5Y10ci7-4720HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1234BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core M-5Y Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
SteppingDiffersF0C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs4.5 W47 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one3.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one3.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers95 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffersx1 (6), x2 (4), x4 (3)1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
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 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoBlu-Ray DVD Combo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSD, SDXCMMC, SD
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5300Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs800 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x161E0x416
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster Premium
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
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 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) 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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8523478934
Processor codeDiffersSR23CSR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers30 x 16.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers26
Battery capacityDiffers4420 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
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.46 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers299.5 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers206.7 mm255 mm
HeightKnown for one21 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
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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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