Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch vs ASUS Vivobook X540SA-0021AN3700 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3700

121specifications compared
65differ
56identical
63known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire Switch:Hybrid (2-in-1)
- Vivobook X540SA-0021AN3700 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3700:Laptop
Product colour
- Aspire Switch:Black, Grey
- Vivobook X540SA-0021AN3700 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3700:Brown, Stainless steel
Form factor
- Aspire Switch:Convertible (Detachable)
- Vivobook X540SA-0021AN3700 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3700:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch:29.5 cm (11.6")
- Vivobook X540SA-0021AN3700 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3700:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire Switch:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Vivobook X540SA-0021AN3700 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3700:1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen
- Aspire Switch:Yes
- Vivobook X540SA-0021AN3700 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3700:No
HD type
- Aspire Switch:Full HD
- Vivobook X540SA-0021AN3700 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3700:Not supported
Processor family
- Aspire Switch:Intel® Core™ M
- Vivobook X540SA-0021AN3700 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3700:Intel® Pentium®

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Comparison of SW5-173-63DW, X540SA-0021AN3700
184 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch Model SW5-173-63DW View product	B ASUS Vivobook X540SA-0021AN3700 laptop Intel® Pentium® N3700 Model X540SA-0021AN3700 View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Brown, Stainless steel
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	Not supported
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ M	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	M-5Y10c	N3700
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	0.8 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1234	BGA 1170
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series	Intel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Braswell
SteppingDiffers	F0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	4.5 W	6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Differs	3.5 W	4 W
TjunctionDiffers	95 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	4
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	x1 (6), x2 (4), x4 (3)	1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	0	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
Graphics4 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 5300	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	700 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2/12	Yes
Graphics card Open GL support	Yes	Yes
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x161E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	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
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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 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
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features16 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 TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel HD Graphics	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure BootKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) 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	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	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)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® OS GuardDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Pro Wireless Display (Intel® Pro WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	85234	87261
Processor codeDiffers	SR23C	SR29E
Processor package sizeDiffers	30 x 16.5 mm	25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	3
Battery capacityDiffers	4420 mAh	33 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 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	2.47 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.46 kg	1.9 kg
WidthDiffers	300 mm	381.4 mm
DepthDiffers	205.7 mm	251.5 mm
HeightDiffers	20.3 mm	25.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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