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Acer Aspire E E5-576 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop vs Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-306T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 86identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire E E5-576 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Laptop
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-306T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Form factor
    • Aspire E E5-576 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Clamshell
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-306T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire E E5-576 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-306T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire E E5-576 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-306T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):2560 x 1440 pixels
  • HD type
    • Aspire E E5-576 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Full HD
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-306T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire E E5-576 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:16:9
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-306T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
  • Processor family
    • Aspire E E5-576 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-306T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire E E5-576 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-8250U Laptop:8th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-306T Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ i3

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Comparison of E5-576, SA5-271-306T
152 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourGreyGrey
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")30.5 cm (12")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels2560 x 1440 pixels
HD typeDiffersFull HDQuad HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:93:2
Dual-screenNoNo
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers8th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-8250Ui3-6006U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketBGA 1356BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor codenameDiffersKaby Lake RSkylake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingDiffersY0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor Series
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity256 GB256 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
SSD capacity256 GB256 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memory32 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59171916
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphonesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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 standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces5 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 quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology 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 version0.000.00
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® 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® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers12496791157
Processor codeDiffersSR3LASSSR2UW
Processor package size42 x 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known 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
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W45 W
AC adapter frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 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
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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