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Acer Aspire E E5-574G-71K2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop vs Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-38H4 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 88identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire E E5-574G-71K2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Laptop
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-38H4 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Form factor
    • Aspire E E5-574G-71K2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Clamshell
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-38H4 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire E E5-574G-71K2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-38H4 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire E E5-574G-71K2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-38H4 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire E E5-574G-71K2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:No
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-38H4 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire E E5-574G-71K2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:16:9
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-38H4 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
  • Processor family
    • Aspire E E5-574G-71K2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-38H4 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire E E5-574G-71K2 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-38H4 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ i3

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Comparison of E5-574G-71K2, SA5-271P-38H4
165 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourKnown for oneCharcoal, GreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")30.5 cm (12")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels2160 x 1440 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:93:2
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Ui3-6100U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-6100 series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersOPIQPI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingD1D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x4, 4x11x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers12 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers10
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 920MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID19161916
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Digital Plus Home TheaterUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Internet Security Suite, Microsoft office 2016Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819488180
Processor codeDiffersSR2EZSR2EU
Processor package size42 X 24 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery life (max)Differs5.5 h8 h
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4870 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.25 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm292.1 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm201.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.49 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.92 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business

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