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Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-51XD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI CR72 6ML-010FR

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  • 124specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 76identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-51XD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • CR72 6ML-010FR:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-51XD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver
    • CR72 6ML-010FR:Black
  • Form factor
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-51XD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • CR72 6ML-010FR:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-51XD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
    • CR72 6ML-010FR:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-51XD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
    • CR72 6ML-010FR:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-51XD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • CR72 6ML-010FR:No
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-51XD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
    • CR72 6ML-010FR:16:9
  • Processor family
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-51XD Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
    • CR72 6ML-010FR:Intel® Pentium®

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Comparison of SA5-271-51XD, CR72 6ML-010FR
165 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.5 cm (12")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers2160 x 1440 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
Native aspect ratioDiffers3:216:9
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Pentium®
Processor modelDiffersi5-6200U4405U
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6200 seriesIntel Pentium 4000 series for Mobile
Bus typeDiffersQPIOPI
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W10 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1210
PCI Express slots versionDiffers3.02.0
Processor generationKnown for one6th gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
System bus rateKnown for one4 GT/sUnknown — 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
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 510
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz950 MHz
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features8 differ
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel® OS GuardDiffersYesNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819389611
Processor codeDiffersSR2EYSR2EX
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers26
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh41 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W40 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
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 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers201.4 mm287 mm
HeightDiffers15.9 mm37 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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