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Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-50ZG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS Vivobook Max R541UA-DM187T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 75identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-50ZG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • Vivobook Max R541UA-DM187T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-50ZG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
    • Vivobook Max R541UA-DM187T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:Silver
  • Form factor
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-50ZG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • Vivobook Max R541UA-DM187T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-50ZG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
    • Vivobook Max R541UA-DM187T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-50ZG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
    • Vivobook Max R541UA-DM187T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-50ZG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • Vivobook Max R541UA-DM187T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:No
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-50ZG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
    • Vivobook Max R541UA-DM187T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:16:9
  • Processor model
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-50ZG Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-6200U
    • Vivobook Max R541UA-DM187T-BE Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6198DU Laptop:i5-6198DU

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171 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.5 cm (12")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers2160 x 1440 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
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 sourceFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor3 differ
Processor modelDiffersi5-6200Ui5-6198DU
System bus rateKnown for one4 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneLGA 1356 (Socket B2)Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6200 seriesIntel Core i5-6100 Mobile Series
Bus typeKnown for oneQPIUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneD1Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneLPDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics3 differ
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 510
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x1906
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Micro-USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one14 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Secure Key Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one0.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819393432
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2EYUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel HD GraphicsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers23
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh36 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.47 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm381.4 mm
DepthDiffers201.4 mm251.5 mm
HeightDiffers15.9 mm27.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User

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