Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire S 13 S5-371-3164 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop vs Acer Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271P-38UZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1)

132specifications compared
21differ
111identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire S 13 S5-371-3164 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Laptop
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271P-38UZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
Form factor
- Aspire S 13 S5-371-3164 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Clamshell
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271P-38UZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
Display diagonal
- Aspire S 13 S5-371-3164 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271P-38UZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
Display resolution
- Aspire S 13 S5-371-3164 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271P-38UZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
Touchscreen
- Aspire S 13 S5-371-3164 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:No
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271P-38UZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire S 13 S5-371-3164 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:16:9
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271P-38UZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
SSD interface
- Aspire S 13 S5-371-3164 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:SATA III
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271P-38UZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):SATA
Ethernet LAN
- Aspire S 13 S5-371-3164 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop:Yes
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271P-38UZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):No

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Comparison of S5-371-3164, SA5-271P-38UZ
148 specifications	A Acer Aspire S 13 S5-371-3164 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Laptop Model S5-371-3164 View product	B Acer Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271P-38UZ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SA5-271P-38UZ View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorDiffers	Clamshell	Convertible (Detachable)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	30.5 cm (12")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	2160 x 1440 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	No	Yes
HD typeKnown for one	Full HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	3:2
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model	i3-6100U	i3-6100U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
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	BGA 1356	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i3-6100 series	Intel Core i3-6100 series
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Bus type	QPI	QPI
Stepping	D1	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 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
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	LPDDR3-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	128 GB	128 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	128 GB	128 GB
SSD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	SATA
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
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
Graphics card Open GL support	Yes	Yes
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	2	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	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
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	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	Yes	Yes
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 HD Graphics	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® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	No	No
Processor ARK ID	88180	88180
Processor code	SR2EU	SR2EU
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
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery3 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	2
Battery capacityDiffers	4030 mAh	4870 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	11 h	8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.3 kg	1.25 kg
WidthDiffers	327.7 mm	292.1 mm
DepthDiffers	287 mm	200.6 mm
Height	15.2 mm	15.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one	1.45 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	1.45 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
3D	No	No
Intel segment taggingDiffers	Enterprise, Small Business	Home office, Small Business

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