Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-36YQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUSPRO PU551LD-0071A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U

110specifications compared
55differ
55identical
61known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-36YQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- ASUSPRO PU551LD-0071A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:Laptop
Product colour
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-36YQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver
- ASUSPRO PU551LD-0071A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:Black
Form factor
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-36YQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- ASUSPRO PU551LD-0071A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-36YQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
- ASUSPRO PU551LD-0071A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-36YQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
- ASUSPRO PU551LD-0071A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-36YQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- ASUSPRO PU551LD-0071A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:No
HD type
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-36YQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
- ASUSPRO PU551LD-0071A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:HD
Native aspect ratio
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-36YQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
- ASUSPRO PU551LD-0071A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U:16:9

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Comparison of SA5-271-36YQ, PU551LD-0071A4200U
171 specifications	A Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-36YQ Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SA5-271-36YQ View product	B ASUS ASUSPRO PU551LD-0071A4200U laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-4210U Model PU551LD-0071A4200U View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.5 cm (12")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	2160 x 1440 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	Quad HD	HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	3:2	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-6100U	i5-4210U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	1.7 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1356	BGA 1168
Processor lithographyDiffers	14 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-6100 series	Intel Core i5-4200 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Haswell
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	DMI2
SteppingDiffers	D1	D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
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
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 4x1	4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR3L-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	96 GB	500 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	96 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics6 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® 820M
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1000 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12.0	12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	1916	0xA16
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
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 standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,1000,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
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-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of SATA III connectorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 8 Pro
Processor special features8 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 lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 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-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)Differs	Yes	No
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)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)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 Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88180	81016
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EU	SR1EF
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 X 24 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 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
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel ME Firmware VersionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	4870 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD, User, BIOS
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightKnown for one	1.25 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthDiffers	292.1 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	201.4 mm	256 mm
HeightDiffers	15.9 mm	28.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Small Business

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