Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Switch 3 SW312-31-P1X3 Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS Zenbook UX305FA-FC218H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop

100specifications compared
44differ
56identical
72known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Switch 3 SW312-31-P1X3 Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC218H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Switch 3 SW312-31-P1X3 Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC218H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:White
Form factor
- Switch 3 SW312-31-P1X3 Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC218H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Switch 3 SW312-31-P1X3 Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):31 cm (12.2")
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC218H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- Switch 3 SW312-31-P1X3 Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1200 pixels
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC218H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- Switch 3 SW312-31-P1X3 Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC218H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:No
HD type
- Switch 3 SW312-31-P1X3 Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):WUXGA
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC218H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:Full HD
Native aspect ratio
- Switch 3 SW312-31-P1X3 Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1):16:10
- Zenbook UX305FA-FC218H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:16:9

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Comparison of SW312-31-P1X3, UX305FA-FC218H
172 specifications	A Acer Switch 3 SW312-31-P1X3 Intel® Pentium® N4200 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW312-31-P1X3 View product	B ASUS Zenbook UX305FA-FC218H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop Model UX305FA-FC218H View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	31 cm (12.2")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1200 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	WUXGA	Full HD
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™ M
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
Processor modelDiffers	N4200	M-5Y10
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.1 GHz	0.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	4 MB
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium Processor N4000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Apollo Lake	Broadwell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	6 W	4.5 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	95 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	6	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2, 1x2+2x1	1x2, 1x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor cache typeKnown for one	L2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1296	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	4 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	LPDDR3-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	128 GB	128 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	Flash	SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	SDHC
Flash memoryKnown for one	128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 505	Intel® HD Graphics 5300
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	8 GB	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	200 MHz	100 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	18	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	750 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	0x5A84	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 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 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features8 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Differs	No	Yes
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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	95592	83610
Processor package sizeDiffers	24 x 31 mm	30 x 16.5 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure BootKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	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® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers	4670 mAh	56 Wh
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, User
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, EU Flower, WEEE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	900 g	1.2 kg
WidthDiffers	265 mm	324 mm
DepthDiffers	201 mm	226 mm
HeightDiffers	10 mm	12.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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