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Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-39QM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs HP 1030 G1 + USB-C Travel Dock + Exec 15.6 Midnight Top Load + UC Wireless Duo Headset

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 80identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-39QM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • 1030 G1 + USB-C Travel Dock + Exec 15.6 Midnight Top Load + UC Wireless Duo Headset:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-39QM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
    • 1030 G1 + USB-C Travel Dock + Exec 15.6 Midnight Top Load + UC Wireless Duo Headset:Silver
  • Form factor
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-39QM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • 1030 G1 + USB-C Travel Dock + Exec 15.6 Midnight Top Load + UC Wireless Duo Headset:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-39QM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
    • 1030 G1 + USB-C Travel Dock + Exec 15.6 Midnight Top Load + UC Wireless Duo Headset:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-39QM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
    • 1030 G1 + USB-C Travel Dock + Exec 15.6 Midnight Top Load + UC Wireless Duo Headset:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-39QM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • 1030 G1 + USB-C Travel Dock + Exec 15.6 Midnight Top Load + UC Wireless Duo Headset:No
  • HD type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-39QM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
    • 1030 G1 + USB-C Travel Dock + Exec 15.6 Midnight Top Load + UC Wireless Duo Headset:Full HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-39QM Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6100U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
    • 1030 G1 + USB-C Travel Dock + Exec 15.6 Midnight Top Load + UC Wireless Duo Headset:16:9

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170 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.5 cm (12")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers2160 x 1440 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersQuad HDFull HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers3:216:9
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ m5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i36th gen Intel® Core™ m5
Processor modelDiffersi3-6100Um5-6Y54
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.1 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one4 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1356BGA 1515
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-6100 seriesIntel Core m5-6Y Series
Bus typeDiffersQPIOPI
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W4.5 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W3.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1210
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x2+2x1, 2x2, 1x4, 4x1
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 GHz
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Configurable TDP-upKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 W
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1866 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 515
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x191E
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
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)
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.2
Ports & interfaces2 differ
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 one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAZERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Processor special features5 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8818088202
Processor codeDiffersSR2EUSR2EM
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm20 X 16.5 mm
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh40 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg1.15 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm310 mm
DepthDiffers201.4 mm210 mm
HeightDiffers15.9 mm15.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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