Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Switch 5 SW512-52-73MS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Dynabook Satellite Pro A50-E-115 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop

Add a product
  • 135specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 89identical
  • 64known for one product only

Key differences

The Dynabook Satellite Pro A50-E-115 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop has 2 more processor cores than the Acer Switch 5 SW512-52-73MS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1) (4 vs 2). The Dynabook Satellite Pro A50-E-115 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop has 4 more processor threads than the Acer Switch 5 SW512-52-73MS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1) (8 vs 4). The Acer Switch 5 SW512-52-73MS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1) has 0.1 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Dynabook Satellite Pro A50-E-115 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop (3.5 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). Only the Acer Switch 5 SW512-52-73MS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1) has touchscreen. Only the Dynabook Satellite Pro A50-E-115 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop has Ethernet LAN.

  • Product type
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-73MS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • Satellite Pro A50-E-115 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Laptop
  • Form factor
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-73MS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • Satellite Pro A50-E-115 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-73MS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
    • Satellite Pro A50-E-115 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-73MS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
    • Satellite Pro A50-E-115 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-73MS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • Satellite Pro A50-E-115 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:No
  • HD type
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-73MS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
    • Satellite Pro A50-E-115 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Full HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-73MS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
    • Satellite Pro A50-E-115 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:16:9
  • Processor family
    • Switch 5 SW512-52-73MS Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i7
    • Satellite Pro A50-E-115 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (on)
Comparison of SW512-52-73MS, A50-E-115
199 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
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
Native aspect ratioDiffers3:216:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i78th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-7500Ui5-8250U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeKaby Lake R
SteppingDiffersH0Y0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.9 GHz1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W10 W
Memory1 differ
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 source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® UHD Graphics 620
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59160x5917
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDTS Studio Sound
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Camera2 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP0.9 MP
Front camera resolutionDiffers1600 x 1200 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
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
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
CD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
DVD-R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD-RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD+R read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6x
DVD+RW read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
Disc types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD+RW DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD-RW DL
Network2 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.2
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDTS Sound
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers95451124967
Processor codeDiffersSR2ZVSR3LA
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityKnown for one4870 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one10.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, Supervisor, User
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.27 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers292.9 mm379 mm
DepthDiffers201.8 mm258 mm
HeightDiffers9.6 mm23.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Toshiba Reliability GuaranteeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons