Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38H6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS Vivobook Max A541UA-DM1034T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop

129specifications compared
37differ
92identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38H6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- Vivobook Max A541UA-DM1034T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38H6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
- Vivobook Max A541UA-DM1034T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Silver
Form factor
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38H6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- Vivobook Max A541UA-DM1034T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38H6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
- Vivobook Max A541UA-DM1034T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38H6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
- Vivobook Max A541UA-DM1034T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38H6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- Vivobook Max A541UA-DM1034T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:No
HD type
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38H6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
- Vivobook Max A541UA-DM1034T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:Full HD
Native aspect ratio
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38H6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
- Vivobook Max A541UA-DM1034T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop:16:9

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Comparison of SA5-271-38H6, A541UA-DM1034T
166 specifications	A Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38H6 Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SA5-271-38H6 View product	B ASUS Vivobook Max A541UA-DM1034T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-7200U Laptop Model A541UA-DM1034T View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black	Silver
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.5 cm (12")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	2160 x 1440 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	Quad HD	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	3:2	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3	7th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i3-6006U	i5-7200U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.5 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 codenameDiffers	Skylake	Kaby Lake
Bus type	OPI	OPI
SteppingDiffers	D1	H0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.7 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 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 configurations	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	128 GB	128 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacity	128 GB	128 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	32 GB	32 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 IDDiffers	1916	0x5916
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	2 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	5 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
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
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
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 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 version	0.00	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)	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 Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	91157	95443
Processor codeDiffers	SSSR2UW	SR2ZU
Processor package size	42 x 24 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	3
Battery capacityDiffers	4870 mAh	36 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	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	2.37 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.25 kg	2 kg
WidthDiffers	292.1 mm	381.4 mm
DepthDiffers	201.4 mm	251.5 mm
HeightDiffers	15.9 mm	27.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electronic compassKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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