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Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-387C Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI GT73VR Titan 4K-867

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 59differ
  • 68identical
  • 71known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-387C Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • GT73VR Titan 4K-867:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-387C Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
    • GT73VR Titan 4K-867:Aluminium, Black
  • Form factor
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-387C Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • GT73VR Titan 4K-867:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-387C Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
    • GT73VR Titan 4K-867:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-387C Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
    • GT73VR Titan 4K-867:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-387C Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • GT73VR Titan 4K-867:No
  • HD type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-387C Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
    • GT73VR Titan 4K-867:4K Ultra HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-387C Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
    • GT73VR Titan 4K-867:16:9

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198 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlackAluminium, Black
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 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersQuad HD4K Ultra HD
Native aspect ratioDiffers3:216:9
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 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 socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1440
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
SteppingKnown for oneD1Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB16 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 16 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070
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 familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
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
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080p
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
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
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKiller Wireless-AC 1435
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.2
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers15
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
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® HM175
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
GPS (satellite)Known for oneNoUnknown — 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 HomeWindows 10
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Internet SecurityUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer Care Center, Acer Hover Access, Acer PortalUnknown — 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 cellsDiffers28
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh75 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W330 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg4.14 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers201.4 mm313.9 mm
HeightDiffers15.9 mm44.7 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one900 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one29.2 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one20.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one9.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Stylus penKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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