Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Switch Alpha 12 SW5-271-643U Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS Zenbook UX305FA-FB012H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop

105specifications compared
21differ
84identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Switch Alpha 12 SW5-271-643U Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- Zenbook UX305FA-FB012H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:Laptop
Form factor
- Switch Alpha 12 SW5-271-643U Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- Zenbook UX305FA-FB012H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Switch Alpha 12 SW5-271-643U Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
- Zenbook UX305FA-FB012H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- Switch Alpha 12 SW5-271-643U Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
- Zenbook UX305FA-FB012H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:3200 x 1800 pixels
Touchscreen
- Switch Alpha 12 SW5-271-643U Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- Zenbook UX305FA-FB012H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:No
Processor model
- Switch Alpha 12 SW5-271-643U Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):M-5Y10a
- Zenbook UX305FA-FB012H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:M-5Y10
Internal memory
- Switch Alpha 12 SW5-271-643U Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):4 GB
- Zenbook UX305FA-FB012H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:8 GB
Total storage capacity
- Switch Alpha 12 SW5-271-643U Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):128 GB
- Zenbook UX305FA-FB012H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop:256 GB

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Comparison of SW5-271-643U, UX305FA-FB012H
144 specifications	A Acer Switch Alpha 12 SW5-271-643U Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW5-271-643U View product	B ASUS Zenbook UX305FA-FB012H Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10 Laptop Model UX305FA-FB012H View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	31.8 cm (12.5")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	3200 x 1800 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ M	Intel® Core™ M
Processor generation	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx	Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
Processor modelDiffers	M-5Y10a	M-5Y10
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	2 GHz	2 GHz
Processor frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Processor cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series	Intel Core M-5Y Mobile series
Processor codename	Broadwell	Broadwell
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	4.5 W	4.5 W
Tjunction	95 °C	95 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	1x2, 1x4	1x2, 1x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
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
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	256 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
SSD interface	SATA III	SATA III
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	SD, SDHC
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
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 5300	Intel® HD Graphics 5300
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	16 GB	16 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	100 MHz	100 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	800 MHz	800 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	11.2/12	11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.3	4.3
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ICEpower
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Micro HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 8.1	Windows 8.1
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	VT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers	83611	83610
Processor package size	30 x 16.5 mm	30 x 16.5 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
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers	36 Wh	45 Wh
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	33 W
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 voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, CCC, EU Flower, Energy star, WEEE, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.4 kg	1.2 kg
WidthDiffers	317 mm	324 mm
DepthDiffers	220.6 mm	226 mm
HeightDiffers	16.5 mm	12.3 mm
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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