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Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUSPRO BU401LA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop

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  • 122specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 67identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Laptop
  • Form factor
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:No
  • Processor family
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ M
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m-5xxx
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271-65N8 Intel® Core™ M M-5Y10a Hybrid (2-in-1):M-5Y10a
    • ASUSPRO BU401LA Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4200U Laptop:i5-4200U

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174 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers31.8 cm (12.5")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ MIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ m-5xxx4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersM-5Y10ai5-4200U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers0.8 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers14 nm22 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core M-5Y Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellHaswell
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI2
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs4.5 W15 W
TjunctionDiffers95 °C100 °C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2, 1x41x4, 2x4
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 GB
Storage1 differ
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5300Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers100 MHz200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs800 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0xA16
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTrackpadTouchpad
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 8.1Windows 7 Professional
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 8 Pro
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features12 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)DiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8361175459
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR170
Processor package sizeDiffers30 x 16.5 mm40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers34
Battery capacityDiffers3220 mAh6840 mAh
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 source90 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown 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, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.4 kg1.63 kg
WidthDiffers317 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers220.6 mm234 mm
HeightDiffers16.5 mm19.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Professional

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