Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-51T4 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs HP Studio G3 + 15.6 Executive Brown Top Load

128specifications compared
53differ
75identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-51T4 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- Studio G3 + 15.6 Executive Brown Top Load:Ultrabook
Form factor
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-51T4 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- Studio G3 + 15.6 Executive Brown Top Load:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-51T4 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
- Studio G3 + 15.6 Executive Brown Top Load:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-51T4 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
- Studio G3 + 15.6 Executive Brown Top Load:1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-51T4 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- Studio G3 + 15.6 Executive Brown Top Load:No
HD type
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-51T4 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
- Studio G3 + 15.6 Executive Brown Top Load:Full HD
Native aspect ratio
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-51T4 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
- Studio G3 + 15.6 Executive Brown Top Load:16:9
Processor family
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-51T4 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
- Studio G3 + 15.6 Executive Brown Top Load:Intel® Core™ i7

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Comparison of SA5-271-51T4, Studio G3 + 15.6 Executive Brown Top Load
182 specifications	A Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-51T4 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SA5-271-51T4 View product	B HP Studio G3 + 15.6 Executive Brown Top Load View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Ultrabook
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
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
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
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i5-6200U	i7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	4	8
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	BGA 1440
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-6200 series	Intel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	DMI3
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingDiffers	D1	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers	7.5 W	35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	16
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 4x1	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	2.4 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2133 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Storage2 differ
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256 GB
SSD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	PCI Express
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	SD
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® Quadro® M1000M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	1916	0x191B
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bang & Olufsen
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
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
Network4 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Not supported
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel CM236
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
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 7 Professional
Recovery operating systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 10 Pro
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88193	88967
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EY	SR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 X 24 mm	42 x 28 mm
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	4
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	150 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.25 kg	2 kg
WidthDiffers	292.1 mm	375 mm
DepthDiffers	201.4 mm	255 mm
HeightDiffers	15.9 mm	18 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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