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Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-58QG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs HP 17 G3 + 17.3 Executive Black Leather Top Load

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 56differ
  • 75identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-58QG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • 17 G3 + 17.3 Executive Black Leather Top Load:Mobile workstation
  • Form factor
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-58QG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • 17 G3 + 17.3 Executive Black Leather Top Load:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-58QG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
    • 17 G3 + 17.3 Executive Black Leather Top Load:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-58QG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
    • 17 G3 + 17.3 Executive Black Leather Top Load:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-58QG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • 17 G3 + 17.3 Executive Black Leather Top Load:No
  • HD type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-58QG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
    • 17 G3 + 17.3 Executive Black Leather Top Load:Full HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-58QG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):16:10
    • 17 G3 + 17.3 Executive Black Leather Top Load:16:9
  • Processor family
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-58QG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
    • 17 G3 + 17.3 Executive Black Leather Top Load:Intel® Core™ i7

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169 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Mobile workstation
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.5 cm (12")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers2160 x 1440 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersQuad HDFull HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Processor17 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-6200Ui7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1440
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6200 seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI3
SteppingDiffersD1R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
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-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
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 source2 x 4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 GB
Storage2 differ
SSD interfaceDiffersSATA IIIPCI Express
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Graphics7 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® Quadro® M2000M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x191B
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one2 MPUnknown — 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
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Network3 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
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.2
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityDiffers02
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 Pro
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819388967
Processor codeDiffersSR2EYSR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Battery3 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsDiffers26
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh96 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W200 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg3 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers201.4 mm280 mm
HeightDiffers15.9 mm30 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel CM236
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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