Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272P-M0J5 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS ROG G551VW-FW278T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop

119specifications compared
52differ
67identical
58known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272P-M0J5 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- ROG G551VW-FW278T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Laptop
Form factor
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272P-M0J5 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- ROG G551VW-FW278T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272P-M0J5 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
- ROG G551VW-FW278T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Touchscreen
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272P-M0J5 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- ROG G551VW-FW278T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:No
Processor family
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272P-M0J5 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m3
- ROG G551VW-FW278T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272P-M0J5 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ m3
- ROG G551VW-FW278T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272P-M0J5 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):m3-6Y30
- ROG G551VW-FW278T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:i7-6700HQ
Processor cores
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272P-M0J5 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1):2
- ROG G551VW-FW278T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:4

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Comparison of SW7-272P-M0J5, G551VW-FW278T
177 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272P-M0J5 Intel® Core™ m3 m3-6Y30 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW7-272P-M0J5 View product	B ASUS ROG G551VW-FW278T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop Model G551VW-FW278T View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	31.8 cm (12.5")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD type	Full HD	Full HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	TFT	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Processor17 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ m3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ m3	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	m3-6Y30	i7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	0.9 GHz	2.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1515	BGA 1440
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core m3-6Y series	Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Bus typeDiffers	OPI	DMI3
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffers	D1	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	4.5 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	7 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	3.8 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	10	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 2x2, 1x4, 4x1	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GT/s
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for one	On-board	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash)	MMC, MS PRO, SD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 515	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	850 MHz	1050 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	0x191E	0x191B
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Acer TrueHarmony Plus technology	SonicMaster
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1080 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 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 LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electronic compassKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HM170
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 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
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) 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	1.00	1.00
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® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	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® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88198	88967
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EN	SR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers	20 X 16.5 mm	42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers	4550 mAh	56 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	120 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.3 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Security1 differ
Password protection typeDiffers	HDD	BIOS, HDD, User
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
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.4 kg	2.7 kg
WidthDiffers	313.4 mm	383 mm
DepthDiffers	206.1 mm	255 mm
HeightKnown for one	17.3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.15 cm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CE Marking Compliance, BSMI, CCC, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS, JATE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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