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Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-35BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37VQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1)

143specifications compared
16differ
127identical
17known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-35BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37VQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Grey
Processor model
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-35BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):i3-6006U
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37VQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):i3-6100U
Processor frequency
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-35BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):2 GHz
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37VQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):2.3 GHz
Bus type
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-35BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):OPI
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37VQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):QPI
PCI Express configurations
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-35BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37VQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):1x4, 4x1
Total storage capacity
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-35BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):128 GB
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37VQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):96 GB
SSD capacity
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-35BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):128 GB
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37VQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):96 GB
Maximum on-board graphics card memory
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-35BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):32 GB
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37VQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):1.74 GB

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Comparison of SA5-271-35BE, SA5-271-37VQ
160 specifications	A Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-35BE Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SA5-271-35BE View product	B Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37VQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SA5-271-37VQ View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black, Grey
Form factor	Convertible (Detachable)	Convertible (Detachable)
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	30.5 cm (12")	30.5 cm (12")
Display resolution	2160 x 1440 pixels	2160 x 1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD type	Quad HD	Quad HD
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	3:2	3:2
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i3-6006U	i3-6100U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 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 seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor Series	Intel Core i3-6100 series
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Bus typeDiffers	OPI	QPI
Stepping	D1	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	LPDDR3-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	96 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	128 GB	96 GB
SSD interface	SATA III	SATA III
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	32 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	900 MHz	1000 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 ID	1916	1916
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	2 MP	2 MP
Rear camera	Yes	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)	5 MP	5 MP
Auto focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
Performanceidentical
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Electronic compass	Yes	Yes
Orientation sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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) version	1.00	1.00
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	0.00	1.00
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™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	91157	88180
Processor codeDiffers	SSSR2UW	SR2EU
Processor package size	42 x 24 mm	42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells	2	2
Battery capacity	4870 mAh	4870 mAh
Battery life (max)	8 h	8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint reader	No	No
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	1.25 kg	1.25 kg
Width	292.1 mm	292.1 mm
Depth	201.4 mm	201.4 mm
Height	15.9 mm	15.9 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	900 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29.2 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.1 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Stylus penKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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