Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-7920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs HP 15-bw098sa AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop

65specifications compared
39differ
26identical
116known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-7920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- 15-bw098sa AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:Laptop
Product colour
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-7920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Grey
- 15-bw098sa AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:Grey
Form factor
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-7920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- 15-bw098sa AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-7920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
- 15-bw098sa AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-7920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
- 15-bw098sa AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-7920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- 15-bw098sa AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:No
HD type
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-7920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
- 15-bw098sa AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:Full HD
Panel type
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-7920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):IPS
- 15-bw098sa AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop:SVA

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Comparison of SA5-271-7920, 15-bw098sa
181 specifications	A Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-7920 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SA5-271-7920 View product	B HP 15-bw098sa AMD A6 A6-9220 Laptop Model 15-bw098sa View product
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Grey
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display6 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.5 cm (12")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	2160 x 1440 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	Quad HD	Full HD
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeDiffers	IPS	SVA
Native aspect ratioDiffers	3:2	16:9
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	Intel	AMD
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	AMD A6
Processor generationDiffers	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7	7th Generation AMD A6-Series APUs
Processor modelDiffers	i7-6500U	A6-9220
Processor threadsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	2.9 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	4 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	1 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Smart Cache	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for one	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core i7-6500 Mobile series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Skylake	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	OPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	D1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	15 W	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
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
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x4, 4x1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	3.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1866 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 4 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	512 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	0	1
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
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	SD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 520	AMD Radeon R4
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.74 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	300 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	1050 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	12.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	1916	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD Radeon R4
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DTS Studio Sound
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	2 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	5 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electronic compassKnown 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
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown 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 Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	No	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-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	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® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS GuardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Secure KeyKnown 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
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	88194	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SR2EZ	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	42 X 24 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown 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	41 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	8 h	11 h
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Power on
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.25 kg	2.1 kg
WidthDiffers	292.1 mm	380 mm
DepthDiffers	201.4 mm	253.8 mm
HeightDiffers	15.9 mm	23.8 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	900 g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

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