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Acer Aspire ES1-331-P2KU Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop vs Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37QB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 61identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire ES1-331-P2KU Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:Laptop
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37QB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Aspire ES1-331-P2KU Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:White
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37QB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
  • Form factor
    • Aspire ES1-331-P2KU Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:Clamshell
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37QB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire ES1-331-P2KU Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37QB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire ES1-331-P2KU Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37QB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire ES1-331-P2KU Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:No
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37QB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • HD type
    • Aspire ES1-331-P2KU Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:HD
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37QB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire ES1-331-P2KU Intel® Pentium® N3700 Laptop:16:9
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37QB Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2

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Comparison of ES1-331-P2KU, SA5-271-37QB
173 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")30.5 cm (12")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels2160 x 1440 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersHDQuad HD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:93:2
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Pentium®Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersN3700i3-6100U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1170BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Pentium N3000 Series for MobileIntel Core i3-6100 series
Processor codenameDiffersBraswellSkylake
SteppingDiffersC0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs6 W15 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers90 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers412
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x11x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQPI
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
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedDiffers01
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
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 cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers8 GB1.74 GB
Number of execution unitsKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers400 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one700 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 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
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
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
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
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 quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinux LinpusWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure BootKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) 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)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™DiffersNoYes
Intel® OS GuardDiffersNoYes
Intel® Pro Wireless Display (Intel® Pro WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers8726188180
Processor codeDiffersSR29ESR2EU
Processor package sizeDiffers25 x 27 mm42 X 24 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers32
Battery capacityDiffers3500 mAh4870 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.5 kg1.25 kg
WidthDiffers327 mm292.1 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm201.4 mm
HeightDiffers20.7 mm15.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.07 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.07 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedACAC
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
3DNoNo

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