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Acer Predator 17 G9-791-75MX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop vs Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-58V8 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 128specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 73identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Predator 17 G9-791-75MX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Laptop
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-58V8 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Predator 17 G9-791-75MX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Black
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-58V8 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
  • Form factor
    • Predator 17 G9-791-75MX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Clamshell
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-58V8 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Predator 17 G9-791-75MX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-58V8 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
  • Display resolution
    • Predator 17 G9-791-75MX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-58V8 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Predator 17 G9-791-75MX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:No
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-58V8 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Predator 17 G9-791-75MX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:16:9
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-58V8 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
  • Processor family
    • Predator 17 G9-791-75MX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-58V8 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5

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Comparison of G9-791-75MX, SA5-271P-58V8
172 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")30.5 cm (12")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels2160 x 1440 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:93:2
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi5-6200U
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rateDiffers8 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-6200 series
Bus typeDiffersDMI3QPI
SteppingDiffersR0D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W15 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers35 W7.5 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1612
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x4, 4x1
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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-down frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 GHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one4x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers64 GB4 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers2.25 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 970MNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 530Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.7 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers350 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B1916
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers40
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers8896788193
Processor codeDiffersSR2FQSR2EY
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm42 X 24 mm
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers82
Battery capacityKnown for one6000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers180 W45 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.95 kg1.25 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm292.1 mm
DepthDiffers321.5 mm201.4 mm
HeightDiffers39.7 mm15.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.97 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.97 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source900 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.2 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20.1 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business

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