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Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-55QF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 370

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  • 142specifications compared
  • 47differ
  • 95identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-55QF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Grey
    • ThinkPad Yoga 370:Black
  • Form factor
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-55QF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • ThinkPad Yoga 370:Convertible (Folder)
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-55QF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
    • ThinkPad Yoga 370:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-55QF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
    • ThinkPad Yoga 370:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-55QF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
    • ThinkPad Yoga 370:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-55QF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
    • ThinkPad Yoga 370:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-55QF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • ThinkPad Yoga 370:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-55QF Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-6200U
    • ThinkPad Yoga 370:i7-7600U

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Comparison of SA5-271-55QF, ThinkPad Yoga 370
190 specifications
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Convertible (Folder)
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCarbon
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.5 cm (12")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers2160 x 1440 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
HD typeDiffersQuad HDFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Screen shapeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlat
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Native aspect ratioKnown for one3:2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-6200Ui7-7600U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.9 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1356
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6200 seriesIntel Core i7-7600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersQPIOPI
SteppingDiffersD1H0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.9 GHz
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x2, 1x4, 2x2, 2x1, 4x1
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCMicroSD (TransFlash)
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1150 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x5916
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP1 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Antenna typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x2
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
SIM card supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
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-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Docking connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
GPS (satellite)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Electronic compassKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Processor special features8 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819397466
Processor codeDiffersSR2EYSR33Z
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown 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
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh51 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs8 h12.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
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 sourceHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg1.37 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm313.5 mm
DepthDiffers201.4 mm222.2 mm
HeightDiffers15.9 mm18.2 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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