Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch vs Lenovo ThinkPad 11e (3rd Gen)

116specifications compared
58differ
58identical
57known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire Switch:Hybrid (2-in-1)
- ThinkPad 11e (3rd Gen):Laptop
Product colour
- Aspire Switch:Black, Grey
- ThinkPad 11e (3rd Gen):Black
Form factor
- Aspire Switch:Convertible (Detachable)
- ThinkPad 11e (3rd Gen):Clamshell
Display resolution
- Aspire Switch:1920 x 1080 pixels
- ThinkPad 11e (3rd Gen):1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen
- Aspire Switch:Yes
- ThinkPad 11e (3rd Gen):No
HD type
- Aspire Switch:Full HD
- ThinkPad 11e (3rd Gen):HD
Processor family
- Aspire Switch:Intel® Core™ M
- ThinkPad 11e (3rd Gen):Intel® Celeron®
Processor model
- Aspire Switch:M-5Y10c
- ThinkPad 11e (3rd Gen):N3150

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of SW5-173P-61RD, ThinkPad 11e (3rd Gen)
173 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch Model SW5-173P-61RD View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad 11e (3rd Gen)View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500:1
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ M	Intel® Celeron®
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	M-5Y10c	N3150
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.08 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	0.8 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1234	BGA 1170
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series	Intel Celeron N3000 series
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Braswell
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffers	F0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	4.5 W	6 W
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)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)	1x4, 4x1
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 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	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	192 GB
SSD capacityDiffers	128 GB	192 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
Graphics3 differ
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 5300	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	16 GB	8 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	320 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	800 MHz	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
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	640 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Cameraidentical
Rear cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera signal formatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	720p
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
Processor special features15 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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 HD GraphicsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
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 Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
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	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	85234	87258
Processor codeDiffers	SR23C	SR29F
Processor package sizeDiffers	30 x 16.5 mm	25 x 27 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	3
Battery capacityDiffers	4420 mAh	42 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.53 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.46 kg	1.5 kg
WidthDiffers	299 mm	300 mm
DepthDiffers	205 mm	210 mm
HeightDiffers	20.3 mm	22.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Stylus penKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Education, Industrial

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons