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Acer Extensa 15 EX2540-580K Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop vs Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-36RL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 88identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-580K Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Laptop
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-36RL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-580K Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Black
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-36RL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Grey
  • Form factor
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-580K Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Clamshell
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-36RL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-580K Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-36RL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
  • Display resolution
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-580K Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-36RL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-580K Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:No
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-36RL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • HD type
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-580K Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Full HD
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-36RL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Extensa 15 EX2540-580K Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:16:9
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-36RL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2

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Comparison of EX2540-580K, SA5-271P-36RL
165 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Grey
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display5 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 typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:93:2
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers7th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-7200Ui3-6100U
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i3-6100 series
Processor codenameDiffersKaby LakeSkylake
Bus typeDiffersOPIQPI
SteppingDiffersH0D1
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x4, 4x1
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.1 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 620Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x59161916
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 & 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
Processor special features6 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers9544388180
Processor codeDiffersSR2ZUSR2EU
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Battery capacityDiffers48 Wh4870 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs6.5 h8 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
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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