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Acer Aspire E E5-774G-71AH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop vs Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-728C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 101identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire E E5-774G-71AH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Laptop
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-728C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Form factor
    • Aspire E E5-774G-71AH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Clamshell
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-728C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire E E5-774G-71AH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-728C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire E E5-774G-71AH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-728C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):2560 x 1440 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire E E5-774G-71AH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:No
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-728C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • HD type
    • Aspire E E5-774G-71AH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Full HD
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-728C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
  • Panel type
    • Aspire E E5-774G-71AH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:TFT
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-728C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):IPS
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire E E5-774G-71AH Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:16 GB
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-728C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):8 GB

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175 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")30.5 cm (12")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels2560 x 1440 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersFull HDQuad HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeDiffersTFTIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modeli7-6500Ui7-6500U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency3.1 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequency2.5 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache4 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketLGA 1356 (Socket B2)LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeOPIOPI
SteppingD1D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency2.6 GHz2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-up25 W25 W
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 memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB512 GB
SSD interfaceSATA IIISATA III
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
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
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950MNot available
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)1050 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID19161916
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1600 x 1200 pixels
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
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Headphone outputsKnown 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
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
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 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® 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 Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK ID8819488194
Processor codeSR2EZSR2EZ
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 Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers62
Battery capacityDiffers62.2 Wh4870 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs9.5 h8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers90 W45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.3 kg1.25 kg
WidthDiffers423.3 mm292.1 mm
DepthDiffers281.9 mm201.4 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.76 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.31 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Stylus penKnown 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

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