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Acer Extensa 15 EX2540-316N Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop vs Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-588N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 88identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-316N Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Laptop
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-588N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Form factor
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-316N Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Clamshell
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-588N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-316N Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-588N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
  • Display resolution
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-316N Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-588N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-316N Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:No
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-588N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • HD type
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-316N Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:HD
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-588N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-316N Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:16:9
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-588N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
  • Processor family
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-316N Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i3
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-588N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5

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Comparison of EX2540-316N, SA5-271P-588N
160 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")30.5 cm (12")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels2160 x 1440 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersHDQuad HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:93:2
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i36th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi3-6006Ui5-6200U
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor SeriesIntel Core i5-6200 series
Bus typeDiffersOPIQPI
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
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
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x4, 4x1
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Graphics2 differ
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz1000 MHz
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
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
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 & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
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
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Processor special features5 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9115788193
Processor codeDiffersSSSR2UWSR2EY
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4870 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.25 kg
WidthDiffers381.8 mm292.1 mm
DepthDiffers258 mm201.4 mm
HeightDiffers24.6 mm15.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.46 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one2.46 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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