Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-64V2 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS Transformer Book T300CHI-FL008H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71 Hybrid (2-in-1)

138specifications compared
25differ
113identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-64V2 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
- Transformer Book T300CHI-FL008H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71 Hybrid (2-in-1):2560 x 1440 pixels
HD type
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-64V2 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
- Transformer Book T300CHI-FL008H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71 Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
Processor model
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-64V2 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):M-5Y10c
- Transformer Book T300CHI-FL008H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71 Hybrid (2-in-1):M-5Y71
Processor boost frequency
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-64V2 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):2 GHz
- Transformer Book T300CHI-FL008H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71 Hybrid (2-in-1):2.9 GHz
Processor frequency
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-64V2 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):0.8 GHz
- Transformer Book T300CHI-FL008H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71 Hybrid (2-in-1):1.2 GHz
Configurable TDP-up frequency
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-64V2 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):1 GHz
- Transformer Book T300CHI-FL008H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71 Hybrid (2-in-1):1.4 GHz
Internal memory
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-64V2 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):4 GB
- Transformer Book T300CHI-FL008H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71 Hybrid (2-in-1):8 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-64V2 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1):800 MHz
- Transformer Book T300CHI-FL008H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71 Hybrid (2-in-1):900 MHz

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Comparison of SW5-271-64V2, T300CHI-FL008H
177 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-64V2 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10c Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW5-271-64V2 View product	B ASUS Transformer Book T300CHI-FL008H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model T300CHI-FL008H View product
Designidentical
Product type	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Convertible (Detachable)	Convertible (Detachable)
Display2 differ
Display diagonal	31.8 cm (12.5")	31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	2560 x 1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	Quad HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ M	Intel® Core™ M
Processor generation	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
Processor modelDiffers	M-5Y10c	M-5Y71
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	0.8 GHz	1.2 GHz
Processor cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	L3	L3
Processor socket	BGA 1234	BGA 1234
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	32-bit, 64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series
Processor codename	Broadwell	Broadwell
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	F0	F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	4.5 W	4.5 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers	1 GHz	1.4 GHz
Configurable TDP-up	6 W	6 W
Configurable TDP-down	3.5 W	3.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.6 GHz	0.6 GHz
Scenario Design Power (SDP)	3.5 W	3.5 W
Tjunction	95 °C	95 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	x1 (6), x2 (4), x4 (3)	x1 (6), x2 (4), x4 (3)
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	LPDDR3-SDRAM	LPDDR3-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
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	128 GB	128 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	128 GB	128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 5300	Intel® HD Graphics 5300
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	16 GB	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	800 MHz	900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2/12	11.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.3	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card ID	0x161E	0x161E
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	No	No
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
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) ports	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Micro HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Headphone outputs	0	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
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 VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)	VT-d, VT-x	VT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	85234	84672
Processor codeDiffers	SR23C	SR23Q
Processor package size	30 x 16.5 mm	30 x 16.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers	3220 mAh	32 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	6 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	33 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
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
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.4 kg	1.43 kg
WidthDiffers	317 mm	317.8 mm
DepthDiffers	220.6 mm	191.6 mm
HeightKnown for one	16.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.6 mm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.65 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, EU Flower, Energy star, WEEE, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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