Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271-31RA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS X540LJ-XX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U

107specifications compared
57differ
50identical
70known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271-31RA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- X540LJ-XX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:Laptop
Product colour
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271-31RA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Grey
- X540LJ-XX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:Red
Form factor
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271-31RA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- X540LJ-XX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271-31RA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
- X540LJ-XX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:39.6 cm (15.6")
Touchscreen
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271-31RA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- X540LJ-XX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:No
Processor generation
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271-31RA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
- X540LJ-XX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271-31RA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):i3-6100U
- X540LJ-XX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:i3-4005U
Processor frequency
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271-31RA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):2.3 GHz
- X540LJ-XX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U:1.7 GHz

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Comparison of SA5-271-31RA, X540LJ-XX132D
177 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271-31RA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SA5-271-31RA View product	B ASUS X540LJ-XX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4005U Model X540LJ-XX132D View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Red
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.5 cm (12")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-6100U	i3-4005U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	1.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-6100 series	Intel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	DMI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	10
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 4x1	4x1, 1x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	D1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	7.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 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
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
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
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics9 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® 920M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12.0	12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers	4.4	4.3
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	1916	0xA16
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	2 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 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
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
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C 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 outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone inDiffers	Yes	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
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Full-size keyboard	Yes	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	FreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features10 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	1.00	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	Yes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88180	75105
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 X 24 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
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 Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	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 Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR2EU	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 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	2.47 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeDiffers	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor	BIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.25 kg	1.9 kg
WidthDiffers	292.1 mm	381.4 mm
DepthDiffers	201.4 mm	251.5 mm
HeightDiffers	15.9 mm	27.2 mm
Performanceidentical
Ambient light sensorKnown 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
Proximity sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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