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Acer Aspire Switch vs MSI GP72 2QE(Leopard Pro)-084TH

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  • 148specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 88identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire Switch:Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • GP72 2QE(Leopard Pro)-084TH:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Aspire Switch:Silver
    • GP72 2QE(Leopard Pro)-084TH:Black
  • Form factor
    • Aspire Switch:Convertible (Detachable)
    • GP72 2QE(Leopard Pro)-084TH:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Switch:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • GP72 2QE(Leopard Pro)-084TH:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire Switch:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GP72 2QE(Leopard Pro)-084TH:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire Switch:Yes
    • GP72 2QE(Leopard Pro)-084TH:No
  • HD type
    • Aspire Switch:Not supported
    • GP72 2QE(Leopard Pro)-084TH:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire Switch:Intel® Core™ M
    • GP72 2QE(Leopard Pro)-084TH:Intel® Core™ i7

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Comparison of SW5-173-66MC, GP72 2QE(Leopard Pro)-084TH
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Aspire Switch

Model SW5-173-66MC

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Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersNot supportedFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ MIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ m-5xxx5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersM-5Y10ci7-5700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz2.7 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1234BGA 1364
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core M-5Y Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-5700 Mobile Series
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
SteppingDiffersF0G0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs4.5 W47 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers3.5 W37 W
TjunctionDiffers95 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffersx1 (6), x2 (4), x4 (3)1x16, 2x4, 1x8, 2x8
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one3.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers560 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDHDD
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one60 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR3
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5300Intel® HD Graphics 5600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs800 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x161E0x1612
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAudio Boost
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Processor special features7 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)DiffersVT-d, VT-xVT-x, VT-d
Processor ARK IDDiffers8523487716
Processor codeDiffersSR23CSR2BP
Processor package sizeDiffers30 x 16.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.8 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.2, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers26
Battery capacityKnown for one4420 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.46 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers299.5 mm419.9 mm
DepthDiffers206.7 mm287.8 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.95 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.35 cm
HeightKnown for one20.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one770 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one29.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one19.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one8.95 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Stylus penKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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