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Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-53LN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS Zenbook UX305FA-FC088T laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 74identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-53LN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • Zenbook UX305FA-FC088T laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-53LN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver
    • Zenbook UX305FA-FC088T laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:Black
  • Form factor
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-53LN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • Zenbook UX305FA-FC088T laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-53LN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
    • Zenbook UX305FA-FC088T laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-53LN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
    • Zenbook UX305FA-FC088T laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:3200 x 1800 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-53LN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • Zenbook UX305FA-FC088T laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:No
  • HD type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-53LN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
    • Zenbook UX305FA-FC088T laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:Quad HD+
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-53LN Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
    • Zenbook UX305FA-FC088T laptop Intel® Core™ M M-5Y71:16:9

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Comparison of SA5-271-53LN, UX305FA-FC088T
159 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.5 cm (12")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers2160 x 1440 pixels3200 x 1800 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersQuad HDQuad HD+
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers3:216:9
Processor19 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ M
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
Processor modelDiffersi5-6200UM-5Y71
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one4 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1234
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6200 seriesIntel Core M-5Y Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeBroadwell
Bus typeKnown for oneQPIUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffersD1F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W4.5 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.4 GHz
Configurable TDP-upDiffers25 W6 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W3.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C95 °C
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x4, 4x1Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 W
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 5300
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers12.011.2
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.4Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x161E
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features8 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819384672
Processor codeDiffersSR2EYSR23Q
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm30 x 16.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh45 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, User, BIOS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm324 mm
DepthDiffers201.4 mm226 mm
HeightDiffers15.9 mm12.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, CCC, EU Flower, Energy star, WEEE, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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