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Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-34TU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS ROG G701VIK-BA045T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 54differ
  • 72identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-34TU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • ROG G701VIK-BA045T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-34TU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Silver
    • ROG G701VIK-BA045T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:Metallic
  • Form factor
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-34TU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • ROG G701VIK-BA045T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-34TU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
    • ROG G701VIK-BA045T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-34TU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
    • ROG G701VIK-BA045T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-34TU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • ROG G701VIK-BA045T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:No
  • HD type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-34TU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
    • ROG G701VIK-BA045T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:Full HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-34TU Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
    • ROG G701VIK-BA045T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7820HK Laptop:16:9

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Comparison of SA5-271-34TU, G701VIK-BA045T
169 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersSilverMetallic
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.5 cm (12")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers2160 x 1440 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersQuad HDFull HD
Native aspect ratioDiffers3:216:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i37th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-6006Ui7-7820HK
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.9 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB8 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor SeriesIntel Core i7-7800 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x11x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1356Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneD1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB32 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 source64 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB1 TB
Number of SSDs installedDiffers12
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB512 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCSD
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers32 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x591B
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel CM236
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
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 nm
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers9115797464
Processor package sizeDiffers42 x 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSSSR2UWUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers26
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh93 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W330 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.9 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg3.8 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm429 mm
DepthDiffers201.4 mm309 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 cm
HeightKnown for one15.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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