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Acer Switch 5 SW512-52-533G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS ROG Strix GL502VS-GZ226T?PCC laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 80identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-533G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • ROG Strix GL502VS-GZ226T?PCC laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:Laptop
  • Form factor
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-533G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • ROG Strix GL502VS-GZ226T?PCC laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-533G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
    • ROG Strix GL502VS-GZ226T?PCC laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-533G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
    • ROG Strix GL502VS-GZ226T?PCC laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-533G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • ROG Strix GL502VS-GZ226T?PCC laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:No
  • HD type
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-533G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
    • ROG Strix GL502VS-GZ226T?PCC laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:Full HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-533G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
    • ROG Strix GL502VS-GZ226T?PCC laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:16:9
  • Processor family
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-533G Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
    • ROG Strix GL502VS-GZ226T?PCC laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:Intel® Core™ i7

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184 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.5 cm (12")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers2160 x 1440 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersQuad HDFull HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers3:216:9
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-7200Ui7-7700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1356Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingKnown for oneH0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x591B
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one2 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1600 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one5 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers9544397185
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2ZUUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh62 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one10.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W230 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.23 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.27 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers292.9 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers201.8 mm266 mm
HeightDiffers15.9 mm30.1 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one920 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one29.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one20.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one9.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Stylus penKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM175
Repairability indexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, GOST-R, CB, Energy star, WEEE, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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