Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Chromebook R 13 CB5-312T-K227 MediaTek M8173C vs Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-32WP Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1)

60specifications compared
29differ
31identical
90known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Chromebook R 13 CB5-312T-K227 MediaTek M8173C:Chromebook
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-32WP Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- Chromebook R 13 CB5-312T-K227 MediaTek M8173C:Black, Silver
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-32WP Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
Form factor
- Chromebook R 13 CB5-312T-K227 MediaTek M8173C:Convertible (Folder)
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-32WP Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
Display diagonal
- Chromebook R 13 CB5-312T-K227 MediaTek M8173C:33.8 cm (13.3")
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-32WP Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
Display resolution
- Chromebook R 13 CB5-312T-K227 MediaTek M8173C:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-32WP Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
HD type
- Chromebook R 13 CB5-312T-K227 MediaTek M8173C:Full HD
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-32WP Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
Native aspect ratio
- Chromebook R 13 CB5-312T-K227 MediaTek M8173C:16:9
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-32WP Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
Processor manufacturer
- Chromebook R 13 CB5-312T-K227 MediaTek M8173C:MediaTek
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-32WP Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel

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Comparison of CB5-312T-K227, SA5-271-32WP
150 specifications	A Acer Chromebook R 13 CB5-312T-K227 MediaTek M8173C Model CB5-312T-K227 View product	B Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-32WP Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SA5-271-32WP View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Chromebook	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Folder)	Convertible (Detachable)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	30.5 cm (12")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	2160 x 1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	Quad HD
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	3:2
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	MediaTek	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	MediaTek	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	M8173C	i3-6100U
Processor coresDiffers	4	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BGA 1356
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i3-6100 series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Skylake
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QPI
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 GHz
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	LPDDR3-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	32 GB	128 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	Flash	SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA III
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash)	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Flash memoryKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	PowerVR GX6250	Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1916
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of microphonesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Auto focusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Electronic compassKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
GyroscopeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	ChromeOS	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	88180
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SR2EU
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery3 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	2
Battery capacityDiffers	54 Wh	4870 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	12 h	8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.49 kg	1.25 kg
WidthDiffers	326 mm	292.1 mm
DepthDiffers	228 mm	200.7 mm
HeightDiffers	15.5 mm	15.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Docking station includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Education	Unknown — not stated by the source

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