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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

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  • 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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181 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.5 cm (12")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers2160 x 1440 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull 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
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOn-board + SO-DIMM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB628 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA III
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4G
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 7 Professional
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10 Pro
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers23
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh48 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
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
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 source4.7 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD, User, BIOS
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg1.7 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers201.4 mm234 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
Other features1 differ
Intel segment taggingDiffersHome office, Small BusinessSmall Business
Performanceidentical
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
Docking stationidentical
Docking station connecting interfaceKnown for oneUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking station HDMI portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station DisplayPortKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station headphone outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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