Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate P2 P259-M580J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop vs Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-59ZK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1)

134specifications compared
26differ
108identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- TravelMate P2 P259-M580J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Laptop
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-59ZK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour
- TravelMate P2 P259-M580J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Black
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-59ZK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver
Form factor
- TravelMate P2 P259-M580J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Clamshell
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-59ZK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
Display diagonal
- TravelMate P2 P259-M580J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-59ZK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
Display resolution
- TravelMate P2 P259-M580J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-59ZK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
Touchscreen
- TravelMate P2 P259-M580J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:No
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-59ZK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
HD type
- TravelMate P2 P259-M580J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:HD
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-59ZK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
Panel type
- TravelMate P2 P259-M580J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:TFT
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-59ZK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):IPS

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Comparison of P259-M580J, SA5-271P-59ZK
162 specifications	A Acer TravelMate P2 P259-M580J Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop Model P259-M580J View product	B Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-59ZK Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SA5-271P-59ZK View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Detachable)
Display6 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	30.5 cm (12")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	2160 x 1440 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeDiffers	HD	Quad HD
Panel typeDiffers	TFT	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	3:2
Touch technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Multi-touch
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model	i5-6200U	i5-6200U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	2.8 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor frequency	2.3 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i5-6200 series	Intel Core i5-6200 series
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Bus type	QPI	QPI
Stepping	D1	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 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 configurations	1x4, 4x1	1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR4-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	256 GB	256 GB
SSD interface	SATA III	SATA III
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	No
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1000 MHz	1000 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 ID	1916	1916
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.0
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	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 quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Thunderbolt 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	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	Yes	No
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special featuresidentical
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) version	1.00	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 version	1.00	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 Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK ID	88193	88193
Processor code	SR2EY	SR2EY
Processor package size	42 X 24 mm	42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	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
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.23 kg	1.25 kg
WidthDiffers	381.6 mm	292.1 mm
DepthDiffers	259 mm	201.4 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.39 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.02 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Stylus penKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment tagging	Home office, Small Business	Home office, Small Business
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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