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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

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  • 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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144 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers31.8 cm (12.5")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels3200 x 1800 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor modelDiffersM-5Y10aM-5Y10
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCSD, SDHC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceICEpower
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVT-d, VT-x
Processor ARK IDDiffers8361183610
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers36 Wh45 Wh
Number of battery cellsKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W33 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 voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, CCC, EU Flower, Energy star, WEEE, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.4 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers317 mm324 mm
DepthDiffers220.6 mm226 mm
HeightDiffers16.5 mm12.3 mm
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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