Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-68CX Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS Transformer Book T300CHI-QSM2T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1)

108specifications compared
14differ
94identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-68CX Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):M-5Y10a
- Transformer Book T300CHI-QSM2T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):M-5Y10
Internal memory
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-68CX Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):4 GB
- Transformer Book T300CHI-QSM2T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):8 GB
Wi-Fi standards
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-68CX Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
- Transformer Book T300CHI-QSM2T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-68CX Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- Transformer Book T300CHI-QSM2T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):No
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-68CX Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):1
- Transformer Book T300CHI-QSM2T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-68CX Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):1
- Transformer Book T300CHI-QSM2T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):0
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-68CX Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):No
- Transformer Book T300CHI-QSM2T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
Processor ARK ID
- Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-68CX Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):83611
- Transformer Book T300CHI-QSM2T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1):83610

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Comparison of SW5-271-68CX, T300CHI-QSM2T-CB
152 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-68CX Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW5-271-68CX View product	B ASUS Transformer Book T300CHI-QSM2T-CB laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model T300CHI-QSM2T-CB View product
Designidentical
Product type	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factor	Convertible (Detachable)	Convertible (Detachable)
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	31.8 cm (12.5")	31.8 cm (12.5")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 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-5Y10a	M-5Y10
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	2 GHz	2 GHz
Processor frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Processor cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series
Processor codename	Broadwell	Broadwell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	4.5 W	4.5 W
Tjunction	95 °C	95 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	1x2, 1x4	1x2, 1x4
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 SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	128 GB	128 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
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	100 MHz	100 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	800 MHz	800 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.2/12	11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.3	4.3
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 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 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	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
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 features2 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 lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
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® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
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® 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 CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	83611	83610
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 capacityDiffers	3220 mAh	32 Wh
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 life (max)Known for one	6 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	33 W
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
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
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
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.4 kg	1.43 kg
WidthDiffers	317 mm	317.8 mm
DepthDiffers	220.6 mm	191.6 mm
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
HeightKnown for one	16.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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