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Acer Switch 5 SW512-52-56RT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Legion Y Y920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 81identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-56RT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • IdeaPad Legion Y Y920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:Laptop
  • Form factor
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-56RT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • IdeaPad Legion Y Y920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-56RT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
    • IdeaPad Legion Y Y920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-56RT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
    • IdeaPad Legion Y Y920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-56RT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • IdeaPad Legion Y Y920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:No
  • HD type
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-56RT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
    • IdeaPad Legion Y Y920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:Full HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-56RT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
    • IdeaPad Legion Y Y920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:16:9
  • Processor family
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-56RT Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
    • IdeaPad Legion Y Y920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7

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198 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.5 cm (12")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers2160 x 1440 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersQuad HDFull HD
Native aspect ratioDiffers3:216:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Screen shapeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlat
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-7200Ui7-7820HK
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.9 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB8 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1440
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-7800 Mobile Series
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
SteppingKnown for oneH0Unknown — not stated by the source
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-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB2.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCMMC, MMC+, SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
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 modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJBL
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio decodersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Atmos
Camera2 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP1 MP
Front camera resolutionDiffers1600 x 1200 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers14
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0a
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® CM238
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Electronic compassKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers9544397464
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
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 codeKnown for oneSR2ZUUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers26
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh90 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs10.5 h3.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W230 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, Supervisor
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.27 kg4.3 kg
WidthDiffers292.9 mm425 mm
DepthDiffers201.8 mm315 mm
HeightDiffers15.9 mm36 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
Bag includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Stylus penKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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