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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 3 A315-21G-99BM AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop vs Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-546H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 77specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 42identical
  • 91known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Laptop
    • Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Black, Grey
  • Form factor
    • Clamshell
    • Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 30.5 cm (12")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 2160 x 1440 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • No
    • Yes
  • HD type
    • HD
    • Quad HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • 16:9
    • 3:2

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Acer

Aspire 3 A315-21G-99BM AMD A9 A9-9420 Laptop

Model A315-21G-99BM

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Acer

Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-546H Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1)

Model SA5-271-546H

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Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")30.5 cm (12")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels2160 x 1440 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersHDQuad HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:93:2
Dual-screenNoNo
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A9Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A9-Series APUs6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersA9-9420i5-6200U
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.6 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers3 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneLGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithographyKnown for one14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i5-6200 series
Processor codenameKnown for oneSkylake
Bus typeKnown for oneQPI
SteppingKnown for oneD1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHz
TjunctionKnown for one100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one12 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity256 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one0
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one1916
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP2 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneYes
Auto focusKnown for oneYes
Rear cameraKnown for oneYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one5 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one640 x 480 pixels
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNo
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneYes
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneYes
Electronic compassKnown for oneYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneYes
Intel 64Known for oneYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for one88193
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2EY
Processor package sizeKnown for one42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells22
Battery capacityDiffers4810 mAh4870 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs5.5 h8 h
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg1.25 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm292.1 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm201.4 mm
HeightDiffers21.6 mm15.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.16 cm
Height (rear)Known for one2.16 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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