Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire E E5-553-T7ZR AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop vs Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-79R3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 24identical
  • 104known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire E E5-553-T7ZR AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:Laptop
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-79R3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Aspire E E5-553-T7ZR AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:Blue
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-79R3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey
  • Form factor
    • Aspire E E5-553-T7ZR AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:Clamshell
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-79R3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire E E5-553-T7ZR AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-79R3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire E E5-553-T7ZR AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-79R3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire E E5-553-T7ZR AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:No
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-79R3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • HD type
    • Aspire E E5-553-T7ZR AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:HD
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-79R3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire E E5-553-T7ZR AMD A10 A10-9600P Laptop:16:9
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-79R3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2

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Comparison of E5-553-T7ZR, SA5-271P-79R3
170 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlueGrey
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:93:2
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A10Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers7th Generation AMD A10-Series APUs6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersA10-9600Pi7-6500U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.3 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket FP4LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSkylake
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOPI
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceD1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers720 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1916
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneAMD Radeon R5Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of microphonesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MP
Auto focusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 MP
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Electronic compassKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source88194
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR2EZ
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery capacityDiffers2800 mAh4870 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.23 kg1.25 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm292.1 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm201.4 mm
HeightDiffers30.2 mm15.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.39 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.02 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Stylus penKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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