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Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38NA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS ROG G703GI-E5088R Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop

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  • 125specifications compared
  • 61differ
  • 64identical
  • 79known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38NA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • ROG G703GI-E5088R Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38NA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Grey
    • ROG G703GI-E5088R Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:Grey
  • Form factor
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38NA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • ROG G703GI-E5088R Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38NA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
    • ROG G703GI-E5088R Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38NA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
    • ROG G703GI-E5088R Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38NA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • ROG G703GI-E5088R Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:No
  • HD type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38NA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
    • ROG G703GI-E5088R Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:Full HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38NA Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
    • ROG G703GI-E5088R Intel® Core™ i9 i9-8950HK Laptop:16:9

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Comparison of SA5-271-38NA, G703GI-E5088R
204 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyGrey
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
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers3:216:9
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i9
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i38th gen Intel® Core™ i9
Processor modelDiffersi3-6100Ui9-8950HK
Processor coresDiffers26
Processor threadsDiffers412
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.9 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB12 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1440
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-6100 seriesIntel Core i9-8000 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeCoffee Lake
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI
SteppingDiffersD1U0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one7.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x16, 1x8+2x4, 2x8
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2666 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.51 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHybrid-HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedDiffers12
SSD interfaceDiffersSATA IIINVMe 3.0
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCSD
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Hybrid-HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
NVMeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics9 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1200 MHz
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionDiffers4.44.5
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x3E9B
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5X
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonic Studio
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one2 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1600 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.05.0
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers03
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Mini VGA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Number of USB ports with PowerShare supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
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
Virtual Reality (VR) readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM370
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers88180134903
Processor codeDiffersSR2EUSRCKN
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for one2Unknown — 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 W280 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg4.7 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm425 mm
DepthDiffers201.4 mm319 mm
HeightKnown for one15.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one900 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one125 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
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.75 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.1 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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