Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-56BC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-17V2 Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1)

98specifications compared
42differ
56identical
69known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-56BC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-17V2 Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, White
Display diagonal
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-56BC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-17V2 Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolution
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-56BC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-17V2 Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):1280 x 800 pixels
HD type
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-56BC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-17V2 Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):WXGA
Native aspect ratio
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-56BC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-17V2 Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):16:10
Processor family
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-56BC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i5
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-17V2 Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel Atom®
Processor model
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-56BC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):i5-6200U
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-17V2 Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):x5-Z8300
Processor cores
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-56BC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2
- Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-17V2 Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1):4

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Comparison of SA5-271P-56BC, SW3-016-17V2
167 specifications	A Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-56BC Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SA5-271P-56BC View product	B Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-016-17V2 Intel Atom® x5-Z8300 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW3-016-17V2 View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, White
Form factor	Convertible (Detachable)	Convertible (Detachable)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.5 cm (12")	25.6 cm (10.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	2160 x 1440 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD typeDiffers	Quad HD	WXGA
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	3:2	16:10
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel Atom®
Processor generationKnown for one	6th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-6200U	x5-Z8300
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	1.84 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.3 GHz	1.44 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	4 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	BGA 592
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-6200 series	Intel Atom x5 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Cherry Trail
Bus typeKnown for one	QPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffers	D1	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	15 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	2.4 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
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	1
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 4x1	1x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	LPDDR3-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	532 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+Flash
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 GB
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	2 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1000 MHz	500 MHz
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
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Camera1 differ
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	2 MP	2 MP
Auto focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera	Yes	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs	5 MP	2 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	4.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
Micro-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Micro HDMI 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
Electronic compassKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options available	No	No
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 64	Yes	Yes
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 version	1.00	1.00
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)	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
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 CacheKnown 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 TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88193	87383
Processor codeDiffers	SR2EY	SR29Z
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 X 24 mm	17 x 17 mm
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 processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Secure BootKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Battery2 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells	2	2
Battery capacityDiffers	4870 mAh	8060 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	8 h	12 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	10 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.25 kg	1.2 kg
WidthDiffers	292.1 mm	262 mm
DepthDiffers	201.4 mm	180 mm
HeightDiffers	15.9 mm	22.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No

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