Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Chromebook 14 CP5-471-53B9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U vs Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-34ZZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1)

121specifications compared
27differ
94identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Chromebook 14 CP5-471-53B9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:Chromebook
- Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-34ZZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- Chromebook 14 CP5-471-53B9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:Black, Grey
- Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-34ZZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Aluminium, Black
Form factor
- Chromebook 14 CP5-471-53B9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:Clamshell
- Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-34ZZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
Display diagonal
- Chromebook 14 CP5-471-53B9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:35.6 cm (14")
- Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-34ZZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
Touchscreen
- Chromebook 14 CP5-471-53B9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:No
- Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-34ZZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
Processor family
- Chromebook 14 CP5-471-53B9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:Intel® Core™ i5
- Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-34ZZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Chromebook 14 CP5-471-53B9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-34ZZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- Chromebook 14 CP5-471-53B9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:i5-6200U
- Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-34ZZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):i3-6100U

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Comparison of CP5-471-53B9, SA5-271P-34ZZ
155 specifications	A Acer Chromebook 14 CP5-471-53B9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Model CP5-471-53B9 View product	B Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-34ZZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SA5-271P-34ZZ View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Chromebook	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Aluminium, Black
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Detachable)
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	30.5 cm (12")
Display resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1080 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Processor5 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-6200U	i3-6100U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	BGA 1356
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-6200 series	Intel Core i3-6100 series
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	2.4 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	64 GB	128 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	Flash	SSD
Flash memoryKnown for one	64 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
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
Graphicsidentical
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
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
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	ChromeOS	Windows 10 Pro
Processor special features4 differ
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88193	88180
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EY	SR2EU
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	3920 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	45 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.45 kg	1.25 kg
WidthDiffers	330.9 mm	292 mm
DepthDiffers	227 mm	201.4 mm
HeightDiffers	22.4 mm	15.8 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	900 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29.2 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.1 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Stylus penKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Intel segment taggingDiffers	Education	Home office, Small Business

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