Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire F F5-771G-52H9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop vs Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-7920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1)

140specifications compared
50differ
90identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire F F5-771G-52H9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Laptop
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-7920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- Aspire F F5-771G-52H9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Black
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-7920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Grey
Form factor
- Aspire F F5-771G-52H9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Clamshell
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-7920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
Display diagonal
- Aspire F F5-771G-52H9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-7920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
Display resolution
- Aspire F F5-771G-52H9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-7920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
Touchscreen
- Aspire F F5-771G-52H9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:No
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-7920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
HD type
- Aspire F F5-771G-52H9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:HD+
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-7920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire F F5-771G-52H9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:16:9
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-7920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2

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Comparison of F5-771G-52H9, SA5-271-7920
169 specifications	A Acer Aspire F F5-771G-52H9 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop Model F5-771G-52H9 View product	B Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-7920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SA5-271-7920 View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Grey
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Detachable)
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	30.5 cm (12")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	2160 x 1440 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeDiffers	HD+	Quad HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	3:2
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-7200U	i7-6500U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	3.1 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequency	2.5 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Kaby Lake	Skylake
Bus type	OPI	OPI
SteppingDiffers	H0	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers	2.7 GHz	2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-up	25 W	25 W
Configurable TDP-down	7.5 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	32 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	512 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	HDD	SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	1	0
Number of SSDs installedDiffers	0	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	512 GB
SSD interface	SATA III	SATA III
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
HDD capacityKnown for one	1 TB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	32 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	0x5916	1916
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	GDDR5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto focusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Electronic compassKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
GyroscopeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers	0.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	95443	88194
Processor codeDiffers	SR2ZU	SR2EZ
Processor package size	42 x 24 mm	42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	4	2
Battery capacityDiffers	2800 mAh	4870 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	1.25 kg
WidthDiffers	423.3 mm	292.1 mm
DepthDiffers	281.9 mm	201.4 mm
HeightDiffers	31.9 mm	15.9 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	900 g
Height (front)Known for one	2.83 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.19 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No

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