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Acer Switch 5 SW512-52-55YD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs HP Spectre 13 -v132tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop

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  • 138specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 117identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-55YD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • Spectre 13 -v132tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-55YD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
    • Spectre 13 -v132tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Black, Copper, Silver
  • Form factor
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-55YD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • Spectre 13 -v132tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-55YD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
    • Spectre 13 -v132tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-55YD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
    • Spectre 13 -v132tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-55YD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • Spectre 13 -v132tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:No
  • HD type
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-55YD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
    • Spectre 13 -v132tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Full HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-55YD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
    • Spectre 13 -v132tu Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:16:9

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189 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Copper, Silver
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium, Carbon fibre
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.5 cm (12")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers2160 x 1440 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersQuad HDFull HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers3:216:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation7th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modeli5-7200Ui5-7200U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency3.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequency2.5 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameKaby LakeKaby Lake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingH0H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency2.7 GHz2.7 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeLPDDR3-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1866 MHz1866 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity256 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI Express
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1000 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID0x59160x5916
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
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
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one5 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.2
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
HDMI ports quantity00
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitYesYes
Numeric keypadNoNo
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version0.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
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)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)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 ID9544395443
Processor codeSR2ZUSR2ZU
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh38 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one10.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3050 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 4570 m
Operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 G
Non-operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 G
Operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.043 G
Non-operating vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 G
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.27 kg1.11 kg
WidthDiffers292.9 mm325 mm
DepthDiffers201.8 mm229 mm
HeightDiffers15.9 mm10.4 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
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking station includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Stylus penKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Electronic compassKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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