Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M3UK Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS X553SA-XX145D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3700

112specifications compared
62differ
50identical
72known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M3UK Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- X553SA-XX145D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3700:Laptop
Form factor
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M3UK Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- X553SA-XX145D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3700:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M3UK Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
- X553SA-XX145D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3700:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M3UK Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
- X553SA-XX145D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3700:1366 x 768 pixels
HD type
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M3UK Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
- X553SA-XX145D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3700:HD
Processor family
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M3UK Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m5
- X553SA-XX145D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3700:Intel® Pentium®
Processor model
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M3UK Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):m5-6Y54
- X553SA-XX145D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3700:N3700
Processor cores
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M3UK Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):2
- X553SA-XX145D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3700:4

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Comparison of SW7-272-M3UK, X553SA-XX145D
184 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M3UK Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW7-272-M3UK View product	B ASUS X553SA-XX145D laptop Intel® Pentium® N3700 Model X553SA-XX145D View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	31.8 cm (12.5")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
TouchscreenKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ m5	Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffers	m5-6Y54	N3700
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.1 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1515	BGA 1170
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core m5-6Y Series	Intel® Pentium N3000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Braswell
SteppingDiffers	D1	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	4.5 W	6 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	10	4
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 2x2, 1x4, 4x1	1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor generationKnown for one	6th gen Intel® Core™ m5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	OPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	7 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	3.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	0	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	SD, SDHC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	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 515	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	8 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	400 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	700 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12.0	Yes
Graphics card Open GL support	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	900 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x191E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt 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
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
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
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 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
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel HD Graphics	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Secure BootKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) 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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Built-in Visuals Technology	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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® OS GuardDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Pro Wireless Display (Intel® Pro WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88202	87261
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EM	SR29E
Processor package sizeDiffers	20 X 16.5 mm	25 x 27 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	2	2
Battery capacityDiffers	4420 mAh	30 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	33 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.75 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.4 kg	2.2 kg
WidthDiffers	313.4 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	206.1 mm	252 mm
HeightDiffers	17.3 mm	25.3 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	800 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	31.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	20.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	7.85 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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