Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Switch 5 SW512-52-78NB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Lenovo Yoga 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1)

133specifications compared
39differ
94identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Switch 5 SW512-52-78NB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
- Yoga 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey
Form factor
- Switch 5 SW512-52-78NB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- Yoga 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
Display diagonal
- Switch 5 SW512-52-78NB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
- Yoga 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- Switch 5 SW512-52-78NB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
- Yoga 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Switch 5 SW512-52-78NB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
- Yoga 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
Native aspect ratio
- Switch 5 SW512-52-78NB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
- Yoga 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):16:9
Processor family
- Switch 5 SW512-52-78NB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i7
- Yoga 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Switch 5 SW512-52-78NB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1):7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
- Yoga 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1):8th gen Intel® Core™ i5

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Comparison of SW512-52-78NB, 530
187 specifications	A Acer Switch 5 SW512-52-78NB Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW512-52-78NB View product	B Lenovo Yoga 530 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model 530 View product
Design2 differ
Product type	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black	Grey
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Convertible (Folder)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.5 cm (12")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	2160 x 1440 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD typeDiffers	Quad HD	Full HD
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	3:2	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 cd/m²
Dual-screen	No	No
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7	8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-7500U	i5-8250U
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.5 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1356	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake	Kaby Lake R
Bus type	OPI	OPI
SteppingDiffers	H0	Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers	2.9 GHz	1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-up	25 W	25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	7.5 W	10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	256 GB	256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCI Express 3.0
SSD form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M.2
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 620	Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	32 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1100 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	0x5917
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	2 MP	1 MP
Front camera HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD
Front camera signal formatKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	720p
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1600 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	5 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	4.1
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 quantity	1	1
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
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4b
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Thunderbolt 3 ports with PowerShare supportKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Electronic compassKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
GyroscopeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
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 Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	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 version	0.00	0.00
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® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	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® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	95451	124967
Processor codeDiffers	SR2ZV	SR3LA
Processor package size	42 x 24 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers	4870 mAh	45 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	10.5 h	10 h
Fast chargingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD, Power on, Supervisor
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.27 kg	1.67 kg
WidthDiffers	292.9 mm	328 mm
DepthDiffers	201.8 mm	229 mm
HeightDiffers	15.9 mm	17.6 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	920 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	29.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	20.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	9.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Stylus penKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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