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Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37P9 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI GE72 (Apache Pro) 6QD-801XTR

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 58differ
  • 71identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37P9 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • GE72 (Apache Pro) 6QD-801XTR:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37P9 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver
    • GE72 (Apache Pro) 6QD-801XTR:Black
  • Form factor
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37P9 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • GE72 (Apache Pro) 6QD-801XTR:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37P9 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
    • GE72 (Apache Pro) 6QD-801XTR:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37P9 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
    • GE72 (Apache Pro) 6QD-801XTR:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37P9 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • GE72 (Apache Pro) 6QD-801XTR:No
  • HD type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37P9 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
    • GE72 (Apache Pro) 6QD-801XTR:Full HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-37P9 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
    • GE72 (Apache Pro) 6QD-801XTR:16:9

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Comparison of SA5-271-37P9, GE72 (Apache Pro) 6QD-801XTR
182 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
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
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i36th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-6100Ui7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1440
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-6100 seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI3
SteppingDiffersD1R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
SSD interfaceDiffersSATA IIIM.2
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x191B
CUDAKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA GameWorks VRKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
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 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM170
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
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8818088967
Processor codeDiffersSR2EUSR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers26
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one4870 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W120 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers291.1 mm419 mm
DepthDiffers201.4 mm287.8 mm
HeightDiffers15.9 mm39 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.98 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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