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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

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  • 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
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Model SW5-173-64V0

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Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")43.9 cm (17.3")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor20 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ MIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ m-5xxx8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersM-5Y10ci5-8250U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2 GHz3.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL3Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1234BGA 1356
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core M-5Y Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellKaby Lake R
SteppingDiffersF0Y0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs4.5 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers1 GHz1.8 GHz
Configurable TDP-upDiffers6 W25 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers3.5 W10 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers0.6 GHz0.8 GHz
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one3.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers95 °C100 °C
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GT/s
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOPI
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXCSDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5300Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs800 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x161E0x5917
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers85234124967
Processor codeDiffersSR23CSR3LA
Processor package sizeDiffers30 x 16.5 mm42 x 24 mm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers23
Battery capacityDiffers4420 mAh42 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.46 kg2.1 kg
WidthDiffers299.5 mm411 mm
DepthDiffers206.7 mm270 mm
HeightDiffers21 mm22.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC

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