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Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-536R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Acer TravelMate P2 TMP259-MG-50C3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 98identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-536R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • TravelMate P2 TMP259-MG-50C3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-536R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Grey
    • TravelMate P2 TMP259-MG-50C3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Black
  • Form factor
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-536R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • TravelMate P2 TMP259-MG-50C3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-536R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
    • TravelMate P2 TMP259-MG-50C3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-536R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
    • TravelMate P2 TMP259-MG-50C3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-536R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • TravelMate P2 TMP259-MG-50C3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:No
  • HD type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-536R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
    • TravelMate P2 TMP259-MG-50C3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Full HD
  • Panel type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-536R Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):IPS
    • TravelMate P2 TMP259-MG-50C3 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:TFT

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Comparison of SA5-271-536R, TMP259-MG-50C3
173 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Display6 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.5 cm (12")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers2160 x 1440 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersQuad HDFull HD
Panel typeDiffersIPSTFT
Native aspect ratioDiffers3:216:9
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage6 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1.12 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
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
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB128 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCSD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one2 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 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 quantityDiffers10
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 quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 7 Professional
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 Pro
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh2800 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Face recognitionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, User
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm381.6 mm
DepthDiffers201.4 mm259 mm
HeightDiffers15.9 mm30.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise, Small Business
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Electronic compassKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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