Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-77ST+NP.DCK11.01D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUSPRO P5430UA-0501A6500U laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U

127specifications compared
24differ
103identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-77ST+NP.DCK11.01D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
- ASUSPRO P5430UA-0501A6500U laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:Laptop
Form factor
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-77ST+NP.DCK11.01D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
- ASUSPRO P5430UA-0501A6500U laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:Clamshell
Display diagonal
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-77ST+NP.DCK11.01D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
- ASUSPRO P5430UA-0501A6500U laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-77ST+NP.DCK11.01D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
- ASUSPRO P5430UA-0501A6500U laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:1920 x 1080 pixels
Touchscreen
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-77ST+NP.DCK11.01D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
- ASUSPRO P5430UA-0501A6500U laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:No
Native aspect ratio
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-77ST+NP.DCK11.01D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
- ASUSPRO P5430UA-0501A6500U laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:16:9
Internal memory type
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-77ST+NP.DCK11.01D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):LPDDR3-SDRAM
- ASUSPRO P5430UA-0501A6500U laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:DDR4-SDRAM
Total storage capacity
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-77ST+NP.DCK11.01D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):512 GB
- ASUSPRO P5430UA-0501A6500U laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U:628 GB

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Comparison of SA5-271P-77ST+NP.DCK11.01D, P5430UA-0501A6500U
181 specifications	A Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-77ST+NP.DCK11.01D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SA5-271P-77ST+NP.DCK11.01D View product	B ASUS ASUSPRO P5430UA-0501A6500U laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Model P5430UA-0501A6500U View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Laptop
Product colour	Black	Black
Form factorDiffers	Convertible (Detachable)	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.5 cm (12")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	2160 x 1440 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full HD
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	3:2	16:9
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for one	IPS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model	i7-6500U	i7-6500U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	3.1 GHz	3.1 GHz
Processor frequency	2.5 GHz	2.5 GHz
System bus rate	4 GT/s	4 GT/s
Processor cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i7-6500 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-6500 Mobile series
Processor codename	Skylake	Skylake
Bus type	OPI	OPI
Stepping	D1	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Configurable TDP-up frequency	2.6 GHz	2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-up	25 W	25 W
Configurable TDP-down	7.5 W	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurations	1x4, 4x1	1x4, 4x1
PCI Express slots version	3.0	3.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	LPDDR3-SDRAM	DDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board + SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	512 GB	628 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	HDD+SSD
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 III
HDD sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 520
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1050 MHz	1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4	4.4
On-board graphics card ID	1916	1916
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	2 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	5 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile network generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4G
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	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 7 Professional
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 10 Pro
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)	Yes	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	1.00	1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	Yes	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK ID	88194	88194
Processor code	SR2EZ	SR2EZ
Processor package size	42 X 24 mm	42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	2	3
Battery capacityDiffers	4870 mAh	48 Wh
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	45 W	65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.7 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint readerDiffers	No	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD, User, BIOS
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL, CE Marking Compliance, FCC Compliance, BSMI, CCC, GOST-R, CB, EPEAT, EU Flower, Energy star, IDA, CECP, WEEE, Erp 2013, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.25 kg	1.7 kg
WidthDiffers	292.1 mm	339 mm
DepthDiffers	201.4 mm	234 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.98 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.05 cm
HeightKnown for one	15.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Intel segment taggingDiffers	Home office, Small Business	Small Business
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
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for one	USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station HDMI portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station DisplayPortKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station headphone outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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