Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch vs ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP550LA-CJ100H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Hybrid (2-in-1)

123specifications compared
52differ
71identical
64known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Aspire Switch:Silver
- Transformer Book Flip TP550LA-CJ100H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
Form factor
- Aspire Switch:Convertible (Detachable)
- Transformer Book Flip TP550LA-CJ100H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch:29.5 cm (11.6")
- Transformer Book Flip TP550LA-CJ100H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Hybrid (2-in-1):39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire Switch:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Transformer Book Flip TP550LA-CJ100H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Hybrid (2-in-1):1366 x 768 pixels
HD type
- Aspire Switch:Full HD
- Transformer Book Flip TP550LA-CJ100H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Hybrid (2-in-1):Not supported
Processor family
- Aspire Switch:Intel® Core™ M
- Transformer Book Flip TP550LA-CJ100H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Aspire Switch:Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
- Transformer Book Flip TP550LA-CJ100H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Hybrid (2-in-1):4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire Switch:M-5Y10c
- Transformer Book Flip TP550LA-CJ100H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-4510U

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Comparison of SW5-173-62VC, TP550LA-CJ100H
187 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch Model SW5-173-62VC View product	B ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP550LA-CJ100H laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4510U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model TP550LA-CJ100H View product
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Convertible (Folder)
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	Not supported
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ M	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	M-5Y10c	i7-4510U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	0.8 GHz	2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1234	BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Haswell
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI2
SteppingDiffers	F0	D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	4.5 W	15 W
TjunctionDiffers	95 °C	100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	x1 (6), x2 (4), x4 (3)	4x1, 2x4
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	1 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	6 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	3.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	3.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	628 GB	750 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD+SSD	HDD
HDD capacityDiffers	500 GB	750 GB
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	SD, SDHC
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 5300	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	16 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	800 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x161E	0xA16
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	85234	81015
Processor codeDiffers	SR23C	SR1EB
Processor package sizeDiffers	30 x 16.5 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	4420 mAh	38 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, User
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.46 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	299.5 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	206.7 mm	261 mm
HeightDiffers	20.9 mm	27.2 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	770 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	29.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	19.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	8.95 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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