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Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-551U Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210H Laptop

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  • 57differ
  • 60identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-551U Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210H Laptop:Laptop
  • Form factor
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-551U Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210H Laptop:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-551U Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210H Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-551U Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210H Laptop:No
  • Processor family
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ M
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-551U Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210H Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-551U Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210H Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):M-5Y10a
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-551U Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210H Laptop:i5-4210H
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):2 GHz
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-791G-551U Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210H Laptop:3.5 GHz

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178 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers31.8 cm (12.5")43.9 cm (17.3")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ MIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ m-5xxx4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersM-5Y10ai5-4210H
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz2.9 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core M-5Y Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs4.5 W47 W
TjunctionDiffers95 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2, 1x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 4 GB1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHybrid-HDD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Hybrid-HDD cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSD
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Hybrid-HDD cache memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5300Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers100 MHz400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs800 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.1
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptimized Dolby Digital Plus Home Theater
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Network3 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM86
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTrackpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8361178929
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR1Q0
Processor package sizeDiffers30 x 16.5 mm37.5 x 32 x 1.65 mm
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers3220 mAh52.5 Wh
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.4 V
Battery life (max)Differs6 h4 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W135 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, Supervisor
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.4 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers317 mm423 mm
DepthDiffers220.6 mm293 mm
HeightDiffers16.5 mm25.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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