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Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-728C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs HP 1012 G1 + Elite Thunderbolt 3 65W Dock

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  • 136specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 99identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-728C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • 1012 G1 + Elite Thunderbolt 3 65W Dock:Ultrabook
  • Product colour
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-728C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
    • 1012 G1 + Elite Thunderbolt 3 65W Dock:Silver
  • Display resolution
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-728C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):2560 x 1440 pixels
    • 1012 G1 + Elite Thunderbolt 3 65W Dock:1920 x 1280 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-728C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):16:9
    • 1012 G1 + Elite Thunderbolt 3 65W Dock:3:2
  • Processor family
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-728C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i7
    • 1012 G1 + Elite Thunderbolt 3 65W Dock:Intel® Core™ m5
  • Processor generation
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-728C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • 1012 G1 + Elite Thunderbolt 3 65W Dock:6th gen Intel® Core™ m5
  • Processor model
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-728C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-6500U
    • 1012 G1 + Elite Thunderbolt 3 65W Dock:m5-6Y54
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-728C Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):3.1 GHz
    • 1012 G1 + Elite Thunderbolt 3 65W Dock:2.7 GHz

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175 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Ultrabook
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers2560 x 1440 pixels1920 x 1280 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:93:2
HD typeKnown for oneQuad HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ m5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ m5
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Um5-6Y54
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz1.1 GHz
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1515
Processor operating modesDiffers64-bit32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesIntel Core m5-6Y Series
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W4.5 W
Configurable TDP-upDiffers25 W7 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W3.5 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1210
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x2+2x1, 2x2, 1x4, 4x1
System bus rateKnown for one4 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1866 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
Total SSDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceDiffersSATA IIISATA
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCMicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 515
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz900 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x191E
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBang & Olufsen
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for one1600 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.04.2
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Electronic compassKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
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
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819488202
Processor codeDiffersSR2EZSR2EM
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm20 X 16.5 mm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery life (max)Differs8 h10.3 h
Battery capacityKnown for one4870 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg1.21 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm300 mm
DepthDiffers201.4 mm213.5 mm
HeightDiffers15.9 mm13.4 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source820 g
Width (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 cm
Depth (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.4 cm
Height (tablet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.05 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Stylus penKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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