Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Predator 17 G9-793-77RZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop vs Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38KT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100 Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 133specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 77identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Predator 17 G9-793-77RZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Laptop
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38KT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100 Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Form factor
    • Predator 17 G9-793-77RZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Clamshell
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38KT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100 Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Predator 17 G9-793-77RZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38KT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100 Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
  • Display resolution
    • Predator 17 G9-793-77RZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38KT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100 Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Predator 17 G9-793-77RZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:No
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38KT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100 Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • HD type
    • Predator 17 G9-793-77RZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Full HD
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38KT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100 Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Predator 17 G9-793-77RZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:16:9
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38KT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100 Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
  • Processor family
    • Predator 17 G9-793-77RZ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ Laptop:Intel® Core™ i7
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38KT Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i3

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178 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Market positioningKnown for oneGamingUnknown — not stated by the source
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")30.5 cm (12")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels2160 x 1440 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
HD typeDiffersFull HDQuad HD
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:93:2
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi7-6700HQi3-6100
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers84
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz3.7 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1440LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile seriesIntel Core i3-6100 series
SteppingDiffersR0S0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W51 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one100 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
ECC supported by processorDiffersNoYes
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 °C
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR4-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one4x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.25 TB256 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDD+SSDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070Not available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x191B0x1912
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers42
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1280 x 720 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers41
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers10
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM170Unknown — not stated by the source
AccelerometerKnown 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
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Processor special features9 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8896790729
Processor codeDiffersSR2FQSR2HG
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 28 mm37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2
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
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1S
Thermal solution specificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCG 2015C
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers82
Battery capacityDiffers88 Wh4870 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs3 h8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers230 W45 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers4.2 kg1.25 kg
WidthDiffers423 mm292.1 mm
DepthDiffers321.5 mm201.4 mm
HeightDiffers39.7 mm15.9 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

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