Apple MacBook Air 11-inch, Summer 2012 vs Acer Swift 7

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Processor / Chipset
CPU
Max Turbo Speed
Number of Cores
Cache
64-bit Computing
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Monitor
Diagonal Size
Image Brightness
display
LCD Backlight Technology
Resolution
Widescreen Display
Image Aspect Ratio
Monitor Features
Type
Display Resolution Abbreviation
TFT Technology
RAM
Memory Speed
Technology
Installed Size
Configuration Features
memory
Max Supported Size
RAM
Operating System / Software
OS Provided
Audio & Video
Graphics Processor
Memory Allocation Technology
Integrated Webcam
Capture Resolutions
Sound
Features
Hard Drive
Type
Specific Type
Capacity
Notebook Camera
Integrated Webcam
Miscellaneous
Case Material
Color Category
Color
System
Notebook Type
Dimensions & Weight
Width
Depth
Height
Physical Characteristics
Weight
Input
Type
Localization & Layout
Features
battery
Installed Qty
Capacity
Run Time (Up To)
Cells
Communications
Wireless Protocol
Wireless Controller
Connections & Expansion
Interfaces
AC Adapter
Input
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Main
Model
Apple MacBook Air 11-inch, Summer 2012
Price
Advantages
PROCESSOR / CHIPSET CPU: Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 1.7 GHz
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Model
Acer Swift 7
Price
Advantages
PROCESSOR / CHIPSET Cache: L3 - 4 MB
DISPLAY Display Resolution Abbreviation: Full HD
RAM Installed Size: 8 GB
AUDIO & VIDEO Graphics Processor: Intel HD Graphics 615
HARD DRIVE Capacity: 256 GB
BATTERY Capacity: 42.66 Wh
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Processor / Chipset
CPU
Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed
2.6 GHz
Number of Cores
Dual-Core
Cache
L3 - 3 MB
64-bit Computing
Yes
Features
Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, integrated memory controller
Monitor
Diagonal Size
11.6 in
Image Brightness
—
display
LCD Backlight Technology
LED backlight
Resolution
1366 x 768 ( HD )
Widescreen Display
Yes
Image Aspect Ratio
16:9
Monitor Features
glossy
Type
LED
Display Resolution Abbreviation
HD
TFT Technology
—
RAM
Memory Speed
1600 MHz
Technology
DDR3L SDRAM
Installed Size
4 GB
Configuration Features
—
memory
Max Supported Size
8 GB
RAM
—
Operating System / Software
OS Provided
Apple OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
Audio & Video
Graphics Processor
Intel HD Graphics 4000
Memory Allocation Technology
Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Capture Resolutions
1280 x 720
Sound
Stereo speakers , microphone
Features
—
Hard Drive
Type
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Specific Type
flash storage
Capacity
64 GB
Notebook Camera
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Miscellaneous
Case Material
aluminum
Color Category
silver
Color
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System
Notebook Type
notebook
Dimensions & Weight
Width
11.8 in
Depth
7.6 in
Height
0.7 in
Physical Characteristics
Weight
2.38 lbs (1.08 kg, 38.08 oz)
Input
Type
backlit keyboard, trackpad
Localization & Layout
English
Features
ambient light sensor, multi-touch touchpad
battery
Installed Qty
1
Capacity
35 Wh
Run Time (Up To)
5 sec
Cells
—
Communications
Wireless Protocol
802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller
—
Connections & Expansion
Interfaces
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone output
Thunderbolt
AC Adapter
Input
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Output
45 Watt
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Processor / Chipset
CPU
Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y54 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed
3.2 GHz
Number of Cores
Dual-Core
Cache
L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing
Yes
Features
Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Monitor
Diagonal Size
13.3 in
Image Brightness
300
display
LCD Backlight Technology
LED backlight
Resolution
1920 x 1080 ( Full HD )
Widescreen Display
Yes
Image Aspect Ratio
16:9
Monitor Features
—
Type
LED
Display Resolution Abbreviation
Full HD
TFT Technology
IPS
RAM
Memory Speed
—
Technology
LPDDR3 SDRAM
Installed Size
8 GB
Configuration Features
provided memory is soldered
memory
Max Supported Size
—
RAM
8 GB ( provided memory is soldered )
Operating System / Software
OS Provided
Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Audio & Video
Graphics Processor
Intel HD Graphics 615
Memory Allocation Technology
shared video memory (UMA)
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Capture Resolutions
—
Sound
Stereo speakers , two microphones
Features
Acer TrueHarmony technology
Hard Drive
Type
SSD
Specific Type
—
Capacity
256 GB
Notebook Camera
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Miscellaneous
Case Material
aluminum
Color Category
black
Color
black, gold
System
Notebook Type
notebook
Dimensions & Weight
Width
12.8 in
Depth
9 in
Height
0.4 in
Physical Characteristics
Weight
3.64 lbs (1.65 kg, 58.24 oz)
Input
Type
keyboard, touchpad
Localization & Layout
—
Features
Acer FineTip keyboard, multi-gesture touch pad
battery
Installed Qty
—
Capacity
42.66 Wh
Run Time (Up To)
9 sec
Cells
4-cell
Communications
Wireless Protocol
802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth
Wireless Controller
M.2 Card
Connections & Expansion
Interfaces
USB-C Gen1
USB-C Gen1/Display port with power delivery
Headphone/microphone combo jack
AC Adapter
Input
AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Output
45 Watt , 19 V
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Summary

The Apple MacBook Air 11-inch, Summer 2012 uses faster processor in comparison with the Acer Swift 7: Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 1.7 GHz clock speed versus Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y54 that runs at 1.2 GHz clock speed. This is the most important difference between these models because powerful processor is better at performing multiple tasks at once. The Swift 7 uses a more number of RAM 8 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM compared to 4 GB DDR3L SDRAM of the MacBook Air 11-inch, Summer 2012. This means that the Acer Swift 7 will handle almost any tasks of the notebook owner.

The Acer Swift 7 is produced with a better Full HD screen resolution which will allow you to enjoy working with design apps. The Swift 7 is produced with a 256 GB SSD, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage that is larger than 64 GB SSD, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage, flash storage of the MacBook Air 11-inch, Summer 2012.

The Swift 7 has a better battery life as it is produced with 42 Wh cell that is 7 Wh bigger than the Apple MacBook Air 11-inch, Summer 2012 battery. That's mean this notebook will work longer without charging. The MacBook Air 11-inch, Summer 2012 weighs 2.38 lbs that is 1.26 lbs less than the weight of the Swift 7.

The Acer Swift 7 has 6 advantages and the MacBook Air 11-inch, Summer 2012 only 1 so the Swift 7 will become the best buy. Check the lowest price on Amazon.