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Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-30MS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS Vivobook S15 S510UN-BQ139T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 49differ
  • 77identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-30MS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • Vivobook S15 S510UN-BQ139T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-30MS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Grey
    • Vivobook S15 S510UN-BQ139T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:Gold
  • Form factor
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-30MS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • Vivobook S15 S510UN-BQ139T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-30MS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
    • Vivobook S15 S510UN-BQ139T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-30MS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
    • Vivobook S15 S510UN-BQ139T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-30MS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • Vivobook S15 S510UN-BQ139T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:No
  • HD type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-30MS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
    • Vivobook S15 S510UN-BQ139T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:Full HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-30MS Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
    • Vivobook S15 S510UN-BQ139T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-8550U:16:9

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Comparison of SA5-271-30MS, S510UN-BQ139T
192 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyGold
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.5 cm (12")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers2160 x 1440 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersQuad HDFull HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers3:216:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor12 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i38th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-6100Ui7-8550U
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB8 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneSmart CacheUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i3-6100 seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake R
Bus typeDiffersQPIOPI
SteppingDiffersD1Y0
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W10 W
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GHz
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCSD, SDHC
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x5917
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one2 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one5 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Docking connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Electronic compassKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers88180122589
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2EUUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers23
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh42 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg1.5 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm361.4 mm
DepthDiffers201.4 mm243.5 mm
HeightDiffers15.9 mm17.9 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one900 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one29.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one20.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one9.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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