Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-32AA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS Zenbook UX303UB-R4144T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop

124specifications compared
40differ
84identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-32AA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- Zenbook UX303UB-R4144T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-32AA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver
- Zenbook UX303UB-R4144T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Gold
Form factor
- Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-32AA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- Zenbook UX303UB-R4144T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-32AA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
- Zenbook UX303UB-R4144T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-32AA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
- Zenbook UX303UB-R4144T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-32AA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
- Zenbook UX303UB-R4144T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Full HD
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-32AA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
- Zenbook UX303UB-R4144T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:16:9
Processor family
- Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-32AA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i3
- Zenbook UX303UB-R4144T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only

Comparison of SA5-271P-32AA, UX303UB-R4144T
161 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-32AA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SA5-271P-32AA View product	B ASUS Zenbook UX303UB-R4144T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop Model UX303UB-R4144T View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Gold
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.5 cm (12")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	2160 x 1440 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeDiffers	Quad HD	Full HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	3:2	16:9
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-6100U	i7-6500U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-6100 series	Intel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	OPI
Stepping	D1	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-down	7.5 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	1x4, 4x1	1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 GHz
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	12 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	16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	0	1
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
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	SD, SDHC
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® 940M
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 model	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 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 ID	1916	1916
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
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 standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LAN	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	3
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	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 features4 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
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
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® 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® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	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 TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88180	88194
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EU	SR2EZ
Processor package size	42 X 24 mm	42 X 24 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
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	3
Battery capacityDiffers	4870 mAh	50 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
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	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for one	1.25 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	292.1 mm	323 mm
DepthDiffers	201.4 mm	223 mm
HeightDiffers	15.9 mm	19.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingDiffers	Home office, Small Business	Enterprise
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, Energy star
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More laptop comparisons

All laptop comparisons