Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-63ST Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI S Series S100-029NL laptop Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1)

101specifications compared
45differ
56identical
64known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-63ST Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
- S Series S100-029NL laptop Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolution
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-63ST Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
- S Series S100-029NL laptop Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):1280 x 800 pixels
HD type
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-63ST Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
- S Series S100-029NL laptop Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):Not supported
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-63ST Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):16:9
- S Series S100-029NL laptop Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):16:10
Processor family
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-63ST Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ M
- S Series S100-029NL laptop Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel Atom®
Processor model
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-63ST Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):M-5Y10a
- S Series S100-029NL laptop Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):Z3740D
Processor cores
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-63ST Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):2
- S Series S100-029NL laptop Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):4
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-63ST Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):2 GHz
- S Series S100-029NL laptop Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1):1.83 GHz

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Comparison of SW5-271-63ST, S100-029NL
165 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-63ST Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW5-271-63ST View product	B MSI S Series S100-029NL laptop Intel Atom® Z3740D Hybrid (2-in-1) Model S100-029NL View product
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	31.8 cm (12.5")	25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	Not supported
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ M	Intel Atom®
Processor modelDiffers	M-5Y10a	Z3740D
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	1.83 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	0.8 GHz	1.33 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L2
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1380
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series	Intel Atom Z3700 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Bay Trail
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	B3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	4.5 W	2.2 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2 W
TjunctionDiffers	95 °C	90 °C
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x2, 1x4	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	60 GB	64 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	Flash
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	60 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 5300	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	100 MHz	313 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	688 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	16 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4a
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Performanceidentical
Orientation sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 differ
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Execute Disable BitDiffers	Yes	No
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 Enhanced Halt StateKnown 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 Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Secure Key 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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)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	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	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)Differs	VT-d, VT-x	VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	83611	78416
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR1S0
Processor package sizeDiffers	30 x 16.5 mm	17 x 17 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	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 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
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers	36 Wh	7500 mAh
Battery voltageDiffers	11.4 V	3.7 V
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 V
AC adapter powerKnown for one	45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.46 kg	890 g
WidthDiffers	317 mm	262.2 mm
DepthDiffers	220.6 mm	173.6 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.8 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	595 g
Height (front)Known for one	9.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	1.65 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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