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Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-31YN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Acer Aspire V3-372-738U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 90identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-31YN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • Aspire V3-372-738U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-31YN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Grey
    • Aspire V3-372-738U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:White
  • Form factor
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-31YN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • Aspire V3-372-738U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-31YN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
    • Aspire V3-372-738U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-31YN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
    • Aspire V3-372-738U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-31YN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • Aspire V3-372-738U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:No
  • Panel type
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-31YN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):IPS
    • Aspire V3-372-738U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:TFT
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-31YN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
    • Aspire V3-372-738U Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Laptop:16:9

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Comparison of SA5-271-31YN, V3-372-738U
160 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyWhite
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.5 cm (12")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers2160 x 1440 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeDiffersIPSTFT
Native aspect ratioDiffers3:216:9
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i36th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-6100Ui7-6500U
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-6100 seriesIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersQPIOPI
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
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR3L-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1050 MHz
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one2 MPUnknown — 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
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8818088194
Processor codeDiffersSR2EUSR2EZ
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh3315 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg1.6 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm327 mm
DepthDiffers201.4 mm228 mm
HeightKnown for one15.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.97 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.97 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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