Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-571N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Acer Spin 5 SP513-51-32CN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1)

130specifications compared
36differ
94identical
30known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-571N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver
- Spin 5 SP513-51-32CN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
Form factor
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-571N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- Spin 5 SP513-51-32CN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Folder)
Display diagonal
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-571N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
- Spin 5 SP513-51-32CN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-571N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
- Spin 5 SP513-51-32CN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-571N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
- Spin 5 SP513-51-32CN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Full HD
Native aspect ratio
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-571N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
- Spin 5 SP513-51-32CN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):16:9
Processor family
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-571N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
- Spin 5 SP513-51-32CN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-571N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Spin 5 SP513-51-32CN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ i3

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Comparison of SA5-271-571N, SP513-51-32CN
160 specifications	A Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-571N Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SA5-271-571N View product	B Acer Spin 5 SP513-51-32CN Intel® Core™ i3 i3-6006U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SP513-51-32CN View product
Design2 differ
Product type	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black, Silver	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Convertible (Folder)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.5 cm (12")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	2160 x 1440 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD typeDiffers	Quad HD	Full HD
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	3:2	16:9
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-6200U	i3-6006U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	2 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	BGA 1356
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-6200 series	Intel Core i3-6000 Mobile Processor Series
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Bus typeDiffers	QPI	OPI
Stepping	D1	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
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-downKnown for one	7.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	128 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1	1
SSD capacityDiffers	256 GB	128 GB
SSD interface	SATA III	SATA III
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
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 memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	900 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
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 pixels
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
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 port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Numeric keypad	No	No
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	McAfee Internet Security Suite, Microsoft office 2016
Processor special features5 differ
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
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
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 versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
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® 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® 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 Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88193	91157
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EY	SSSR2UW
Processor package size	42 X 24 mm	42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery4 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	4
Battery capacityDiffers	4870 mAh	3220 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	8 h	10 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.25 kg	1.6 kg
WidthDiffers	292.1 mm	328.8 mm
DepthDiffers	201.4 mm	228.5 mm
HeightDiffers	15.9 mm	19.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Stylus penKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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