Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-32FF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs LG Z series 14Z970-A.AAS7U1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U

127specifications compared
47differ
80identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-32FF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- Z series 14Z970-A.AAS7U1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:Laptop
Product colour
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-32FF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
- Z series 14Z970-A.AAS7U1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:Silver
Form factor
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-32FF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- Z series 14Z970-A.AAS7U1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-32FF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
- Z series 14Z970-A.AAS7U1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-32FF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
- Z series 14Z970-A.AAS7U1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-32FF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
- Z series 14Z970-A.AAS7U1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:Full HD
Native aspect ratio
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-32FF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
- Z series 14Z970-A.AAS7U1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:16:9
Processor family
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-32FF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i3
- Z series 14Z970-A.AAS7U1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U:Intel® Core™ i7

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Comparison of SA5-271-32FF, 14Z970-A.AAS7U1
173 specifications	A Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-32FF Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SA5-271-32FF View product	B LG Z series 14Z970-A.AAS7U1 laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Model 14Z970-A.AAS7U1 View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Magnesium
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.5 cm (12")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	2160 x 1440 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD typeDiffers	Quad HD	Full HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	3:2	16:9
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3	7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i3-6100U	i7-7500U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.7 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 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 seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i3-6100 series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Kaby Lake
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	OPI
SteppingDiffers	D1	H0
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 configurationsDiffers	1x4, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 GHz
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	512 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	128 GB	512 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1050 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 IDDiffers	1916	0x5916
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Audio decodersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DTS
Camera1 differ
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	2 MP	1 MP
Rear cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	5 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	4.0	4.1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electronic compassKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	Trackpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	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) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
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 CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88180	95451
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EU	SR2ZV
Processor package size	42 X 24 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	4
Battery capacityDiffers	4870 mAh	60 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	8 h	14.5 h
Battery voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.7 V
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	40 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.25 kg	971 g
WidthDiffers	292.1 mm	323 mm
DepthDiffers	201.4 mm	211 mm
HeightDiffers	15.9 mm	15.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Interface adapters includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB male - Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) female
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	434 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	254 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	61 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.72 kg

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