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Acer TravelMate P2 P256-M-31VD Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop vs Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-75UX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 121specifications compared
  • 62differ
  • 59identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-31VD Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:Laptop
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-75UX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-31VD Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:Black
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-75UX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
  • Form factor
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-31VD Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:Clamshell
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-75UX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-31VD Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-75UX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-31VD Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-75UX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-31VD Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:No
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-75UX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • Panel type
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-31VD Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:TFT
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-75UX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):IPS
  • Native aspect ratio
    • TravelMate P2 P256-M-31VD Intel® Core™ i3 i3-4010U Laptop:16:9
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-75UX Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2

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Comparison of P256-M-31VD, SA5-271-75UX
176 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")30.5 cm (12")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels2160 x 1440 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Panel typeDiffersTFTIPS
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:93:2
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers4th gen Intel® Core™ i36th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-4010Ui7-6500U
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.5 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm14 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i3-4000 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersHaswellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2OPI
SteppingDiffersC0D1
PCI Express configurationsDiffers2x4, 4x11x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.1 GHz
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6 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
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB512 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWNo
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 4400Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers200 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.2/1212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.34.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0xA161916
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Cameraidentical
Rear cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinux LinpusWindows 10 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features12 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one9.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers7510788194
Processor codeDiffersSSSR16QSR2EZ
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.5 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
UARTKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel® OS GuardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers62
Battery capacityDiffers4700 mAh4870 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers40 W45 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg1.25 kg
WidthDiffers381.6 mm292.1 mm
DepthDiffers256 mm201.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.53 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.04 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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