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Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW7-272-M5FE Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI GL72 6QD-044XCZ

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 77identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW7-272-M5FE Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:Laptop
  • Form factor
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW7-272-M5FE Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW7-272-M5FE Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW7-272-M5FE Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:No
  • Processor family
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW7-272-M5FE Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m3
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW7-272-M5FE Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ m3
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW7-272-M5FE Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):m3-6Y30
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:i5-6300HQ
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW7-272-M5FE Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):2
    • GL72 6QD-044XCZ:4

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Comparison of SW7-272-M5FE, GL72 6QD-044XCZ
191 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers31.8 cm (12.5")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ m3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ m36th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersm3-6Y30i5-6300HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers0.9 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1515BGA 1440
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core m3-6Y seriesIntel® Core™ i5-6300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersD1R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs4.5 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers3.8 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1016
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 2x2, 1x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one7 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 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
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 515Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs850 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191E0x191B
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Audio PremiumNahimic Audio Enhancer
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one2 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)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
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity22
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
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
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee® Internet Security, Microsoft Office 2013Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer Care Center, Acer Hover Access, Acer PortalUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
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 Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) 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-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819888959
Processor codeDiffersSR2ENSR2FP
Processor package sizeDiffers20 X 16.5 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® RealSense TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® RealSense™ Technology with Long-Range CameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers26
Battery capacityKnown for one4550 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W120 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.4 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers313.4 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers206 mm287 mm
HeightDiffers17.3 mm37 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one800 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one31.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one20.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one7.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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