Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M6S5 Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS Vivobook X556UQ-XX304T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop

110specifications compared
50differ
60identical
56known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M6S5 Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- Vivobook X556UQ-XX304T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:Laptop
Form factor
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M6S5 Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- Vivobook X556UQ-XX304T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M6S5 Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):31.8 cm (12.5")
- Vivobook X556UQ-XX304T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M6S5 Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
- Vivobook X556UQ-XX304T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M6S5 Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- Vivobook X556UQ-XX304T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:No
HD type
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M6S5 Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
- Vivobook X556UQ-XX304T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:HD
Panel type
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M6S5 Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):IPS
- Vivobook X556UQ-XX304T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:TN
Processor family
- Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M6S5 Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ m5
- Vivobook X556UQ-XX304T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5

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Comparison of SW7-272-M6S5, X556UQ-XX304T
166 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch 12 S SW7-272-M6S5 Intel® Core™ m5 m5-6Y54 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW7-272-M6S5 View product	B ASUS Vivobook X556UQ-XX304T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop Model X556UQ-XX304T View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	31.8 cm (12.5")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	HD
Panel typeDiffers	IPS	TN
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ m5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ m5	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	m5-6Y54	i5-6198DU
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.1 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core m5-6Y Series	Intel Core i5-6100 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	4.5 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	3.5 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	10	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 2x2, 1x4, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor socketKnown for one	BGA 1515	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	OPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	D1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	7 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	6 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 2 + 2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	0	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD±RW
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 515	Intel® HD Graphics 510
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	900 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x191E	0x1906
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
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 Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel HD Graphics	Yes	Yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	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)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88202	93432
Processor package sizeDiffers	20 X 16.5 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR2EM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells	2	2
Battery capacityDiffers	4420 mAh	38.2 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	800 g	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	313.4 mm	382 mm
DepthDiffers	203.5 mm	258 mm
HeightDiffers	7.9 mm	255 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business

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