Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch vs ASUS ROG Strix GL553VD-FY076T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop

117specifications compared
55differ
62identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire Switch:Hybrid (2-in-1)
- ROG Strix GL553VD-FY076T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Aspire Switch:Grey
- ROG Strix GL553VD-FY076T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Black
Form factor
- Aspire Switch:Convertible (Detachable)
- ROG Strix GL553VD-FY076T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch:29.5 cm (11.6")
- ROG Strix GL553VD-FY076T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire Switch:1366 x 768 pixels
- ROG Strix GL553VD-FY076T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- Aspire Switch:Yes
- ROG Strix GL553VD-FY076T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:No
HD type
- Aspire Switch:HD
- ROG Strix GL553VD-FY076T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Full HD
Processor family
- Aspire Switch:Intel® Core™ M
- ROG Strix GL553VD-FY076T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7

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Comparison of SW5-173-648Z, GL553VD-FY076T
164 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch Model SW5-173-648Z View product	B ASUS ROG Strix GL553VD-FY076T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop Model GL553VD-FY076T View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gaming
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ M	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	M-5Y10c	i7-7700HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	0.8 GHz	2.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series	Intel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Kaby Lake
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	4.5 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	3.5 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	95 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1234	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	F0	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-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	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	1.51 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	128 GB	512 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD-RW
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics9 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 5300	Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	16 GB	64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	800 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2/12	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers	4.3	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x161E	0x591B
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) 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 quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM175
Repairability indexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.2
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 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
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI 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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	85234	97185
Processor package sizeDiffers	30 x 16.5 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
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® Insider™Known 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
Processor codeKnown for one	SR23C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	4
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	4420 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	120 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.32 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.46 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	299.5 mm	383 mm
DepthDiffers	206.7 mm	255 mm
HeightDiffers	21 mm	30 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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