Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Switch 5 SW512-52-55YD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs HP Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1)

139specifications compared
48differ
91identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Switch 5 SW512-52-55YD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
- Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
Display resolution
- Switch 5 SW512-52-55YD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
- Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Switch 5 SW512-52-55YD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
- Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
Native aspect ratio
- Switch 5 SW512-52-55YD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
- Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):16:9
Processor family
- Switch 5 SW512-52-55YD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
- Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m3
Processor generation
- Switch 5 SW512-52-55YD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ m3
Processor model
- Switch 5 SW512-52-55YD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-7200U
- Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):m3-6Y30
Processor boost frequency
- Switch 5 SW512-52-55YD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):3.1 GHz
- Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):2.2 GHz

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Comparison of SW512-52-55YD, 12-a024tu
187 specifications	A Acer Switch 5 SW512-52-55YD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW512-52-55YD View product	B HP Spectre x2 12-a024tu Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 12-a024tu View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Form factor	Convertible (Detachable)	Convertible (Detachable)
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display3 differ
Display diagonal	30.5 cm (12")	30.5 cm (12")
Display resolutionDiffers	2160 x 1440 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD typeDiffers	Quad HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	3:2	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ m3
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5	6th gen Intel® Core™ m3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-7200U	m3-6Y30
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	0.9 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	BGA 1515
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core m3-6Y series
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake	Skylake
Bus type	OPI	OPI
SteppingDiffers	H0	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	4.5 W
Configurable TDP-upDiffers	25 W	7 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	7.5 W	3.8 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	10
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 2x2, 1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	4 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	2.7 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	LPDDR3-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1866 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	128 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	256 GB	128 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 515
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	32 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	850 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x5916	0x191E
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Camera2 differ
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	2 MP	5 MP
Rear camera	Yes	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs	5 MP	8 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1600 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypad	No	No
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features5 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 lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
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® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	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	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	95443	88198
Processor codeDiffers	SR2ZU	SR2EN
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 x 24 mm	20 X 16.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	3
Battery capacityDiffers	4870 mAh	42 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	10.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WeightDiffers	1.27 kg	1.19 kg
WidthDiffers	292.9 mm	303 mm
DepthDiffers	201.8 mm	209 mm
HeightDiffers	15.9 mm	13.1 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Differs	920 g	820 g
Width (tablet mode)Differs	29.3 cm	30.3 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Differs	20.2 cm	20.9 cm
Height (tablet mode)Differs	9.6 mm	8 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Docking station includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Stylus penKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electronic compassKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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