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Acer Aspire S 13 S5-371-5693 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop vs Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38KL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1)

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 104identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire S 13 S5-371-5693 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Laptop
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38KL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
  • Product colour
    • Aspire S 13 S5-371-5693 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Black
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38KL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver
  • Form factor
    • Aspire S 13 S5-371-5693 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Clamshell
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38KL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire S 13 S5-371-5693 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38KL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire S 13 S5-371-5693 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38KL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire S 13 S5-371-5693 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:No
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38KL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire S 13 S5-371-5693 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:16:9
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38KL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
  • Processor family
    • Aspire S 13 S5-371-5693 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38KL Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i3

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Comparison of S5-371-5693, SA5-271-38KL
169 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersLaptopHybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Form factorDiffersClamshellConvertible (Detachable)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")30.5 cm (12")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels2160 x 1440 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersNoYes
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:93:2
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-6200Ui3-6100U
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequency2.3 GHz2.3 GHz
System bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1356
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6200 seriesIntel Core i3-6100 series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Bus typeQPIQPI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingD1D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurations1x4, 4x11x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeLPDDR3-SDRAMLPDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one1x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB96 GB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB96 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMicroSD (TransFlash), SDXC
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics card modelNot availableNot available
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memory1.74 GB1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1000 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card ID19161916
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2592 x 1944 pixels
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers20
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Electronic compassKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Windows keysYesYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office 2016Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI version1.001.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Insider™YesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)YesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819388180
Processor codeDiffersSR2EYSR2EU
Processor package size42 X 24 mm42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers32
Battery capacityDiffers45 Wh4870 mAh
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 V
Battery life (max)Differs11 h8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power45 W45 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.42 kg1.25 kg
WidthDiffers327 mm292.1 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm201.4 mm
HeightDiffers14.6 mm15.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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