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Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-769B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ708T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop

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  • 129specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 87identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-769B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ708T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-769B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ708T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:Black, Chocolate
  • Form factor
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-769B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ708T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-769B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ708T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-769B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ708T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-769B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ708T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:16:9
  • Processor generation
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-769B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ708T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:7th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-769B Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-6500U
    • Vivobook Max X541UA-GQ708T Intel® Core™ i7 i7-7500U Laptop:i7-7500U

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168 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Chocolate
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.5 cm (12")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers2160 x 1440 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers3:216:9
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneQuad HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i77th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Ui7-7500U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.7 GHz
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1356
Processor codenameDiffersSkylakeKaby Lake
SteppingDiffersD1H0
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.9 GHz
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x2+2x1, 1x4, 2x2, 4x1
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
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
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 620
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB32 GB
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x5916
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP0.3 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480 pixels
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
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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 & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Processor special features4 differ
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers1.000.00
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819495451
Processor codeDiffersSR2EZSR2ZV
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one1.00Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers23
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh36 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Securityidentical
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, Supervisor, User
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg2 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm381.4 mm
DepthDiffers201.4 mm251.5 mm
HeightDiffers15.9 mm27.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
AccelerometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Electronic compassKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown 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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