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Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38RC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS ROG G752VS-BA376T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ

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  • 130specifications compared
  • 61differ
  • 69identical
  • 56known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38RC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • ROG G752VS-BA376T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38RC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
    • ROG G752VS-BA376T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:Grey
  • Form factor
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38RC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • ROG G752VS-BA376T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38RC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
    • ROG G752VS-BA376T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38RC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
    • ROG G752VS-BA376T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38RC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • ROG G752VS-BA376T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:No
  • HD type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38RC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
    • ROG G752VS-BA376T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:Full HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-38RC Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
    • ROG G752VS-BA376T laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ:16:9

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Comparison of SA5-271-38RC, G752VS-BA376T
186 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
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
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 modelDiffersi3-6100Ui7-7700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-6100 seriesIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 1356Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneD1Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
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
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB1.25 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 interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceDiffersSATA IIIPCI Express
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCMMC, SD
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 modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD 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 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x591B
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
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
Network3 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
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
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
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel CM236
Repairability indexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2
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 HomeWindows 10
Processor special features6 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8818097185
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2EUUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers28
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh88 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W230 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.8 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 V
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg4.4 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm428 mm
DepthDiffers201.4 mm334 mm
HeightDiffers15.9 mm53 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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