Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-61NV Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI WS60 7RJ-679FR

114specifications compared
62differ
52identical
56known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-61NV Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- WS60 7RJ-679FR:Mobile workstation
Form factor
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-61NV Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- WS60 7RJ-679FR:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-61NV Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
- WS60 7RJ-679FR:39.6 cm (15.6")
Touchscreen
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-61NV Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- WS60 7RJ-679FR:No
Processor family
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-61NV Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ M
- WS60 7RJ-679FR:Intel® Xeon® E3 v6
Processor model
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-61NV Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):M-5Y10c
- WS60 7RJ-679FR:E3-1505MV6
Processor cores
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-61NV Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):2
- WS60 7RJ-679FR:4
Processor threads
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-61NV Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):4
- WS60 7RJ-679FR:8

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Comparison of SW5-271-61NV, WS60 7RJ-679FR
170 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-61NV Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW5-271-61NV View product	B MSI WS60 7RJ-679FR View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Mobile workstation
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	31.8 cm (12.5")	39.6 cm (15.6")
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Infrared	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
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ M	Intel® Xeon® E3 v6
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	M-5Y10c	E3-1505MV6
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	0.8 GHz	3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	8 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1234	BGA 1440
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Kaby Lake
SteppingDiffers	F0	B0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	4.5 W	45 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-downDiffers	3.5 W	35 W
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
TjunctionDiffers	95 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
ECC supported by processorDiffers	No	Yes
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GT/s
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI3
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	60 GB	1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
SSD capacityDiffers	60 GB	256 GB
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
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
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics9 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® Quadro® M2200
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 5300	Intel® HD Graphics P630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	16 GB	1.7 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	0x591D
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 W
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	4.2
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electronic compassKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® CM238
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 10 Pro
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	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 Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffers	No	Yes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	85234	97463
Processor codeDiffers	SR23C	SR32K
Processor package sizeDiffers	30 x 16.5 mm	42 x 28 mm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	6
Battery capacityDiffers	36 Wh	47 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	6 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	150 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.4 kg	1.9 kg
WidthDiffers	317 mm	390 mm
DepthDiffers	220.6 mm	266 mm
HeightDiffers	16.5 mm	19.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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