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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Chromebook R 13 CB5-312T-K2LM MediaTek M8173C vs Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-769B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 62specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 31identical
  • 90known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Chromebook
    • Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Black, Silver
    • Black
  • Form factor
    • Convertible (Folder)
    • Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • 33.8 cm (13.3")
    • 30.5 cm (12")
  • Display resolution
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
    • 2160 x 1440 pixels
  • HD type
    • Full HD
    • Quad HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • 16:9
    • 3:2
  • Processor manufacturer
    • MediaTek
    • Intel

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Acer

Chromebook R 13 CB5-312T-K2LM MediaTek M8173C

Model CB5-312T-K2LM

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B

Acer

Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-769B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1)

Model SA5-271P-769B

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Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersChromebookHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Folder)Convertible (Detachable)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")30.5 cm (12")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels2160 x 1440 pixels
TouchscreenYesYes
HD typeDiffersFull HDQuad HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touch
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:93:2
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersMediaTekIntel
Processor familyDiffersMediaTekIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersM8173Ci7-6500U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsKnown for one4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB4 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 i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codenameKnown for oneSkylake
Bus typeKnown for oneOPI
SteppingKnown for oneD1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.6 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
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeLPDDR3-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers64 GB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersFlashSSD
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (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 modelDiffersPowerVR GX6250Intel® 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 one1050 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
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one2 MP
Auto focusKnown for oneYes
Rear cameraKnown for oneYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one5 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerYesYes
Electronic compassKnown for oneYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersChromeOSWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-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 Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for one88194
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2EZ
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
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers32
Battery capacityDiffers54 Wh4870 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs12 h8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.49 kg1.25 kg
WidthDiffers326 mm292.1 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm201.4 mm
HeightDiffers15.5 mm15.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one1.55 cm
Height (rear)Known for one1.55 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Other features1 differ
3DNoNo
Intel segment taggingDiffersEducationHome office, Small Business
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNo

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