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Acer Aspire ES1-572-357 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop vs Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-536R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 95identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire ES1-572-357 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Laptop
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-536R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Aspire ES1-572-357 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Black, White
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-536R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Grey
  • Form factor
    • Aspire ES1-572-357 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Clamshell
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-536R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire ES1-572-357 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-536R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire ES1-572-357 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-536R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire ES1-572-357 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:No
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-536R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • HD type
    • Aspire ES1-572-357 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Full HD
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-536R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
  • Panel type
    • Aspire ES1-572-357 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:TFT
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-536R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):IPS

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Comparison of ES1-572-357, SA5-271-536R
173 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack, Grey
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display6 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")30.5 cm (12")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels2160 x 1440 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersFull HDQuad HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeDiffersTFTIPS
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:93:2
Processor5 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i36th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-6100Ui5-6200U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-6100 seriesIntel Core i5-6200 series
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one65 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Graphicsidentical
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Network1 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Processor special features4 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8818088193
Processor codeDiffersSR2EUSR2EY
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
ScalabilityKnown for one1SUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal solution specificationKnown for onePCG 2015CUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers42
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh4870 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs6.5 h8 h
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.25 kg
WidthDiffers381.8 mm292.1 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm201.4 mm
HeightDiffers24.6 mm15.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneACPI 5.0Unknown — not stated by the source

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