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Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-5011 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop vs ASUS A456UR-WX058D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU

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  • 109specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 72identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-5011 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Black
    • A456UR-WX058D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:Blue, Silver
  • Form factor
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-5011 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Convertible (Detachable)
    • A456UR-WX058D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-5011 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:30.5 cm (12")
    • A456UR-WX058D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-5011 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:2160 x 1440 pixels
    • A456UR-WX058D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-5011 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Yes
    • A456UR-WX058D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:No
  • HD type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-5011 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Quad HD
    • A456UR-WX058D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-5011 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:3:2
    • A456UR-WX058D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:16:9
  • Processor model
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-5011 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:i5-6200U
    • A456UR-WX058D laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:i5-6198DU

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Comparison of SA5-271-5011, A456UR-WX058D
175 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue, Silver
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.5 cm (12")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers2160 x 1440 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersQuad HDHD
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers3:216:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation6th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-6200Ui5-6198DU
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor boost frequency2.8 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequency2.3 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6200 seriesIntel Core i5-6100 Mobile Series
Processor codenameSkylakeSkylake
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Configurable TDP-down7.5 W7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency0.8 GHz0.8 GHz
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1212
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
System bus rateKnown for one4 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneLGA 1356 (Socket B2)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneQPIUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneD1Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
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 source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® 930M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 510
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency300 MHz300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)1000 MHz1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x1906
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-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
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version4.04.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
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) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpad + Pointing StickTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819393432
Processor package size42 X 24 mm42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — 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 Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 oneSR2EYUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells22
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh37 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg2.1 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm348 mm
DepthDiffers201.4 mm242.8 mm
HeightDiffers15.9 mm25.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Stylus penKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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