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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire ES1-521-88Y8 AMD A8 A8-6410 Laptop vs Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-77ST Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 18identical
  • 112known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Laptop
    • Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Black, Silver
  • Form factor
    • Clamshell
    • Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 30.5 cm (12")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 2160 x 1440 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • No
    • Yes
  • Panel type
    • TFT
    • IPS
  • Native aspect ratio
    • 16:9
    • 3:2

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Acer

Aspire ES1-521-88Y8 AMD A8 A8-6410 Laptop

Model ES1-521-88Y8

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Acer

Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-77ST Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1)

Model SA5-271P-77ST

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Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")30.5 cm (12")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels2160 x 1440 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touch
Panel typeDiffersTFTIPS
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:93:2
HD typeKnown for oneHD
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD A8Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersA8-6410i7-6500U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket FT3bLGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithographyKnown for one14 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codenameKnown for oneSkylake
Bus typeKnown for oneOPI
FSB ParityKnown for oneNo
SteppingKnown for oneD1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHz
TjunctionKnown for one100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one12
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one3.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one512 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNo
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
Graphics2 differ
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneIntel
On-board graphics card familyDiffersAMD Radeon R5Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon R5Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one4.4
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one1916
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneTrueHarmony
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one5 MP
Rear cameraKnown for oneYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one2 MP
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 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
BluetoothKnown for oneYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers30
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel SoC
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office 2016, McAfee Internet Security
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneYes
Intel 64Known for oneYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one1.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYes
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one2.0
Processor ARK IDKnown for one88194
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2EZ
Processor package sizeKnown for one42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers32
Battery capacityDiffers3500 mAh4870 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for oneYes
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.2 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm292 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm191 mm
HeightDiffers27.2 mm15.8 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one900 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for one29.2 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one19.1 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for one9.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.71 cm
Height (rear)Known for one2.71 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Stylus penKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
Power cord includedKnown for oneYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small Business

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