Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-68NQ Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS X553MA-SX844H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop

102specifications compared
59differ
43identical
81known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-68NQ Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- X553MA-SX844H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-68NQ Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver
- X553MA-SX844H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:Black
Form factor
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-68NQ Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- X553MA-SX844H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-68NQ Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
- X553MA-SX844H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-68NQ Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
- X553MA-SX844H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
HD type
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-68NQ Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
- X553MA-SX844H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:Not supported
Processor family
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-68NQ Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ M
- X553MA-SX844H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:Intel® Celeron®
Processor model
- Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-68NQ Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):M-5Y10c
- X553MA-SX844H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop:N2840

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Comparison of SW5-173-68NQ, X553MA-SX844H
183 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-173-68NQ Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW5-173-68NQ View product	B ASUS X553MA-SX844H Intel® Celeron® N2840 Laptop Model X553MA-SX844H View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
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
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Capacitive	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ M	Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelDiffers	M-5Y10c	N2840
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.58 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	0.8 GHz	2.16 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1234	BGA 1170
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series	Intel Celeron Processor N2000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Bay Trail
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingDiffers	F0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	4.5 W	7.5 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Differs	3.5 W	4.5 W
TjunctionDiffers	95 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	4
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x4
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx	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 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	500 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	Hybrid-HDD	HDD
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA II	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for one	SSD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for one	60 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 5300	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	311 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	792 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	800 MHz	792 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	11.2/12	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	SonicFocus
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features16 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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 VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	85234	82103
Processor codeDiffers	SR23C	SR1YJ
Processor package sizeDiffers	30 x 16.5 mm	25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	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 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® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	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 CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers	4420 mAh	30 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	33 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	1.75 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.46 kg	2.2 kg
WidthDiffers	299.5 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	206.7 mm	252 mm
HeightDiffers	21 mm	25.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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