Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI WT72 2OM-1034FR

115specifications compared
56differ
59identical
65known 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)
- WT72 2OM-1034FR:Mobile workstation
Form factor
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- WT72 2OM-1034FR:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
- WT72 2OM-1034FR:43.9 cm (17.3")
Touchscreen
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- WT72 2OM-1034FR:No
Processor family
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ M
- WT72 2OM-1034FR:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
- WT72 2OM-1034FR:4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):M-5Y10a
- WT72 2OM-1034FR:i7-4720HQ
Processor cores
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):2
- WT72 2OM-1034FR:4

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Comparison of SW5-271-65N8, WT72 2OM-1034FR
180 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW5-271-65N8 View product	B MSI WT72 2OM-1034FR 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")	43.9 cm (17.3")
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ M	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	M-5Y10a	i7-4720HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	3.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	0.8 GHz	2.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L3
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1364
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Haswell
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMI2
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	4.5 W	47 W
TjunctionDiffers	95 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2, 1x4	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
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	4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
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
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
SSD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	mSATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® Quadro® K2200M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 5300	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	16 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	100 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	800 MHz	1200 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x416
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sound Blaster Cinema 2
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dynaudio
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 fps
Network3 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffers	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	4
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM87
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Trackpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8.1	Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features5 differ
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	Yes
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 TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	83611	78934
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR1Q8
Processor package sizeDiffers	30 x 16.5 mm	37.5 x 32 x 1.6 mm
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	9
Battery capacityKnown for one	3220 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	6 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	230 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.4 kg	3.78 kg
WidthDiffers	317 mm	428 mm
DepthDiffers	220.6 mm	294 mm
HeightDiffers	16.5 mm	48 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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