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Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-5681 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Lenovo Legion Y520 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 57differ
  • 77identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Black, Grey
    • Black
  • Form factor
    • Convertible (Detachable)
    • Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • 30.5 cm (12")
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 2160 x 1440 pixels
    • 1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Yes
    • No
  • HD type
    • Quad HD
    • Full HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • 3:2
    • 16:9

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193 specifications
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Acer

Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-5681 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1)

Model SA5-271P-5681

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Lenovo

Legion Y520 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7700HQ Laptop

Model Y520

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Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Housing materialKnown for oneAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
Market positioningKnown for oneGaming
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.5 cm (12")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers2160 x 1440 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersQuad HDFull HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers3:216:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Screen shapeKnown for oneFlat
Display brightnessKnown for one250 cd/m²
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touch
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i57th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-6200Ui7-7700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.8 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor lithography14 nm14 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6200 seriesIntel Core i7-7700 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
Bus typeDiffersQPIDMI3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x16, 1x8, 2x4, 2x8
PCI Express slots version3.03.0
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor socketKnown for oneLGA 1356 (Socket B2)
SteppingKnown for oneD1
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.4 GHz
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory8 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one2400 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one32 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
Number of HDDs installedDiffers01
HDD capacityKnown for one1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA III
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCMMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1
SSD capacityKnown for one256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA III
Graphics7 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 630
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB64 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version12.012.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version4.44.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x591B
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneHarman Kardon
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Audio decodersKnown for oneDolby Audio Premium
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP1 MP
Front camera signal formatKnown for one720p
Swivel webcamKnown for oneYes
Auto focusKnown for oneYes
Rear cameraKnown for oneYes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one5 MP
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity00
Headphone outputsKnown for one0
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
Microphone inKnown for oneNo
Docking connectorKnown for oneYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM175
AccelerometerKnown for oneYes
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneYes
Electronic compassKnown for oneYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Windows keysYesYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Operating system architecture64-bit64-bit
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)YesYes
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography14 nm14 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version1.001.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version1.001.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version1.001.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version1.001.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)YesYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)NoNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version0.000.00
Intel TSX-NINoNo
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)YesYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)YesYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyYesYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)YesYes
Intel® OS GuardYesYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Secure KeyYesYes
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819397185
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorYesYes
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneYes
Processor codeKnown for oneSR2EY
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers23
Battery life (max)Differs8 h4 h
Battery capacityKnown for one4870 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W135 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneNo
Password protectionKnown for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneHDD, Power on, Supervisor
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers201.4 mm265 mm
HeightDiffers15.9 mm25.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Stylus penKnown for oneYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNo

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