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Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-79G3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS Vivobook X556UQ-XO076T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop

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  • 131specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 92identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-79G3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • Vivobook X556UQ-XO076T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-79G3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Grey
    • Vivobook X556UQ-XO076T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Blue
  • Form factor
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-79G3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • Vivobook X556UQ-XO076T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-79G3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
    • Vivobook X556UQ-XO076T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-79G3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
    • Vivobook X556UQ-XO076T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-79G3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
    • Vivobook X556UQ-XO076T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:16:9
  • Processor family
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-79G3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook X556UQ-XO076T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-79G3 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook X556UQ-XO076T Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Laptop:6th gen Intel® Core™ i5

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163 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlue
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.5 cm (12")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers2160 x 1440 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers3:216:9
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Ui5-6200U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-6200 series
Bus typeDiffersOPIQPI
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.4 GHz
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 GB
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® 940MX
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1000 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of discrete graphics cards supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Network3 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
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 versionDiffers4.04.1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Electronic compassKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819488193
Processor codeDiffersSR2EZSR2EY
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh38 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm382 mm
DepthDiffers201.4 mm256 mm
HeightDiffers15.9 mm25.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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