Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271-52NH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-572G-56VP Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop

133specifications compared
34differ
99identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271-52NH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-572G-56VP Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271-52NH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Aluminium, Black
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-572G-56VP Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Black
Form factor
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271-52NH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-572G-56VP Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271-52NH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-572G-56VP Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271-52NH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-572G-56VP Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271-52NH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-572G-56VP Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:No
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271-52NH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-572G-56VP Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:16:9
Internal memory type
- Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271-52NH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):LPDDR3-SDRAM
- Aspire V Nitro VN7-572G-56VP Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:DDR4-SDRAM

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Comparison of SA5-271-52NH, VN7-572G-56VP
180 specifications	A Acer Aspire Switch 12 SA5-271-52NH Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SA5-271-52NH View product	B Acer Aspire V Nitro VN7-572G-56VP Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop Model VN7-572G-56VP View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Aluminium, Black	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display4 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 typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	3:2	16:9
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model	i5-6200U	i5-6200U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	2.8 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor frequency	2.3 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i5-6200 series	Intel Core i5-6200 series
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Bus type	QPI	QPI
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Stepping	D1	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
Configurable TDP-up	25 W	25 W
Configurable TDP-down	7.5 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	1x4, 4x1	1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	32 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	756 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	128 GB	256 GB
SSD interfaceDiffers	SATA III	M.2
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	SD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1000 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card ID	1916	1916
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
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
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Linux
Operating system architectureKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
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 Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
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 Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Built-in Visuals TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK ID	88193	88193
Processor code	SR2EY	SR2EY
Processor package size	42 X 24 mm	42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	3
Battery capacityDiffers	4870 mAh	4605 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	8 h	7.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.25 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	292.1 mm	390 mm
DepthDiffers	201.4 mm	262.8 mm
HeightDiffers	15.9 mm	23.9 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.39 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.39 cm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	900 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Width (tablet mode)Known for one	29.2 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Depth (tablet mode)Known for one	20.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (tablet mode)Known for one	9.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Stylus penKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
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

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