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Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-68CX Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-56EF+Q3.L05LB.A00 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop

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  • 103specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 60identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-68CX Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-56EF+Q3.L05LB.A00 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Laptop
  • Form factor
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-68CX Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-56EF+Q3.L05LB.A00 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-68CX Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-56EF+Q3.L05LB.A00 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-68CX Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-56EF+Q3.L05LB.A00 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-68CX Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-56EF+Q3.L05LB.A00 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:No
  • HD type
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-68CX Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-56EF+Q3.L05LB.A00 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:HD
  • Processor family
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-68CX Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ M
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-56EF+Q3.L05LB.A00 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-68CX Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
    • Aspire V Nitro VN7-571G-56EF+Q3.L05LB.A00 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-5200U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5

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159 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers31.8 cm (12.5")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ MIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ m-5xxx5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersM-5Y10ai5-5200U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz2.2 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 1168
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core M-5Y Mobile seriesIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile Series
Processor codenameBroadwellBroadwell
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceF0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs4.5 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers95 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2, 1x44x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
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
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5300Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memory16 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers100 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs800 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1211.2
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x1616
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11gWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 8.1Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8361185212
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR23Y
Processor package sizeDiffers30 x 16.5 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells33
Battery capacityDiffers3220 mAh4450 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.4 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers317 mm389.6 mm
DepthDiffers220.6 mm257.5 mm
HeightDiffers16.5 mm23.9 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.19 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.39 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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