Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-31HQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS Zenbook UX303LA-R4321H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 84identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-31HQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • Zenbook UX303LA-R4321H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-31HQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
    • Zenbook UX303LA-R4321H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Brown, Stainless steel
  • Form factor
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-31HQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • Zenbook UX303LA-R4321H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-31HQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):29.5 cm (11.6")
    • Zenbook UX303LA-R4321H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-31HQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • Zenbook UX303LA-R4321H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:No
  • Processor family
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-31HQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i3
    • Zenbook UX303LA-R4321H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-31HQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):4th gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • Zenbook UX303LA-R4321H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:5th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171P-31HQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4012Y Hybrid (2-in-1):i3-4012Y
    • Zenbook UX303LA-R4321H-BE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-5500U Laptop:i7-5500U

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183 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersSilverBrown, Stainless steel
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")33.8 cm (13.3")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i35th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-4012Yi7-5500U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-5500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellBroadwell
SteppingDiffersD0F0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs11.5 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 GHz
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 GB
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)SD, SDHC
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4200Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs850 MHz950 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.111.2
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x4020x1616
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11gWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAZERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1 ProWindows 8
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features12 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers7660885214
Processor codeDiffersSR1C7SR23W
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm40 x 24 x 1.3 mm
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one33 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
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 currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CCC, Energy star, CECP, JATE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.55 kg1.45 kg
WidthDiffers298 mm323 mm
DepthDiffers205.4 mm223 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.92 cm
HeightKnown for one25 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one850 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one29.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one19.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one1.05 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise

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