Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-35X3 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-1497 Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1)

80specifications compared
41differ
39identical
72known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-35X3 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-1497 Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Brown
Display diagonal
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-35X3 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-1497 Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolution
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-35X3 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-1497 Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):1280 x 800 pixels
HD type
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-35X3 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-1497 Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):HD
Native aspect ratio
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-35X3 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-1497 Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):16:10
Processor family
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-35X3 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i3
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-1497 Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel Atom®
Processor model
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-35X3 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):i3-6100U
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-1497 Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):Z3735F
Processor cores
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-35X3 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):2
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-1497 Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1):4

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Comparison of SA5-271-35X3, SW3-013-1497
152 specifications	A Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-35X3 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SA5-271-35X3 View product	B Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-1497 Intel Atom® Z3735F Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW3-013-1497 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Brown
Form factor	Convertible (Detachable)	Convertible (Detachable)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.5 cm (12")	25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	2160 x 1440 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD typeDiffers	Quad HD	HD
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	3:2	16:10
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for one	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i3-6100U	Z3735F
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	1.33 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	4 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	BGA 592
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-6100 series	Intel Atom Z3700 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Bay Trail
Bus typeKnown for one	QPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffers	D1	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	15 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	7.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x4, 4x1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	3.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.83 GHz
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.2 W
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	532 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+Flash
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	0	1
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
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 family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.74 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	311 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1000 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	12.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	1916	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	646 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Rear cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	0
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 quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architectureDiffers	64-bit	32-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88180	80274
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EU	SR1UB
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 X 24 mm	17 x 17 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityDiffers	4870 mAh	8060 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	2 h	12 h
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	10 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.25 kg	1.2 kg
WidthDiffers	292.1 mm	262 mm
DepthDiffers	201.4 mm	180 mm
HeightDiffers	15.9 mm	22.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No

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