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Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-56YZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0179E laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U

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  • 137specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 101identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-56YZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0179E laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-56YZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver
    • ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0179E laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:Black
  • Form factor
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-56YZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0179E laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-56YZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
    • ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0179E laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-56YZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
    • ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0179E laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-56YZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0179E laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:No
  • HD type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-56YZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
    • ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0179E laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:Full HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-56YZ Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
    • ASUSPRO B8430UA-FA0179E laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:16:9

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185 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.5 cm (12")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers2160 x 1440 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersQuad HDFull HD
Native aspect ratioDiffers3:216:9
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-6200Ui7-6500U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz3.1 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-6200 seriesIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersQPIOPI
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.6 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 GB
Storage1 differ
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1000 MHz1050 MHz
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
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
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
4G standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLTE
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.1
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers14
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
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
GyroscopeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 7 Professional
Recovery operating systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 Pro
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819388194
Processor codeDiffersSR2EYSR2EZ
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs8 h9 h
Number of battery cellsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, TUV, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, Australia C-TICK / NZ A-Tick Compliance, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg1.7 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers201.4 mm236 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.98 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.05 cm
HeightKnown for one15.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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