Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-71D8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS Vivobook Max F541UV-XX146T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU

110specifications compared
47differ
63identical
63known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-71D8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- Vivobook Max F541UV-XX146T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:Laptop
Product colour
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-71D8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Grey
- Vivobook Max F541UV-XX146T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:Black, Chocolate
Form factor
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-71D8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- Vivobook Max F541UV-XX146T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-71D8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
- Vivobook Max F541UV-XX146T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-71D8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
- Vivobook Max F541UV-XX146T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:1366 x 768 pixels
Touchscreen
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-71D8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- Vivobook Max F541UV-XX146T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:No
HD type
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-71D8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
- Vivobook Max F541UV-XX146T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:HD
Native aspect ratio
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-71D8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
- Vivobook Max F541UV-XX146T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU:16:9

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Comparison of SA5-271-71D8, F541UV-XX146T
173 specifications	A Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-71D8 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SA5-271-71D8 View product	B ASUS Vivobook Max F541UV-XX146T laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Model F541UV-XX146T View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Black, Chocolate
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.5 cm (12")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	2160 x 1440 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	Quad HD	HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	3:2	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffers	i7-6500U	i5-6198DU
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.3 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	4 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	3 MB
Processor socketKnown for one	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-6500 Mobile series	Intel Core i5-6100 Mobile Series
Bus typeKnown for one	OPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	D1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	2.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	12 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x 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
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	512 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	NVIDIA® GeForce® 920MX
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 510
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	32 GB
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	1000 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	1916	0x1906
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GDDR3
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffers	No	Yes
Island-style keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Home	Windows 10
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	0.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88194	93432
Processor codeKnown for one	SR2EZ	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	3
Battery capacityDiffers	4870 mAh	36 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.25 kg	2 kg
WidthDiffers	292.1 mm	381 mm
DepthDiffers	201.4 mm	252 mm
HeightDiffers	15.9 mm	27.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS, HDD

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