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Acer Aspire Switch vs ASUS Vivobook 17 X705UA-GC161T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey

117specifications compared
51differ
66identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire Switch:Hybrid (2-in-1)
- Vivobook 17 X705UA-GC161T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:Laptop
Form factor
- Aspire Switch:Convertible (Detachable)
- Vivobook 17 X705UA-GC161T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch:29.5 cm (11.6")
- Vivobook 17 X705UA-GC161T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:43.9 cm (17.3")
Touchscreen
- Aspire Switch:Yes
- Vivobook 17 X705UA-GC161T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:No
Processor family
- Aspire Switch:Intel® Core™ M
- Vivobook 17 X705UA-GC161T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
- Aspire Switch:Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
- Vivobook 17 X705UA-GC161T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model
- Aspire Switch:M-5Y10c
- Vivobook 17 X705UA-GC161T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:i5-8250U
Processor cores
- Aspire Switch:2
- Vivobook 17 X705UA-GC161T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey:4

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Comparison of SW5-173-64V0, X705UA-GC161T
158 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch Model SW5-173-64V0 View product	B ASUS Vivobook 17 X705UA-GC161T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop 43.9 cm (17.3") Full HD 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 1.25 TB HDD+SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 10 Home Grey Model X705UA-GC161T View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colour	Grey	Grey
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	29.5 cm (11.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD type	Full 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 ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor20 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ M	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx	8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	M-5Y10c	i5-8250U
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	0.8 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L3	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1234	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Broadwell	Kaby Lake R
SteppingDiffers	F0	Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	4.5 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers	1 GHz	1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-upDiffers	6 W	25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	3.5 W	10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers	0.6 GHz	0.8 GHz
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	3.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	95 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	2.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GT/s
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	OPI
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	128 GB	256 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC	SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
Graphics6 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 5300	Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	16 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	800 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	11.2/12	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers	4.3	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x161E	0x5917
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
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	0.00	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)	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	85234	124967
Processor codeDiffers	SR23C	SR3LA
Processor package sizeDiffers	30 x 16.5 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	3
Battery capacityDiffers	4420 mAh	42 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.46 kg	2.1 kg
WidthDiffers	299.5 mm	411 mm
DepthDiffers	206.7 mm	270 mm
HeightDiffers	21 mm	22.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel SoC

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