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Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-77ST+NP.DCK11.01D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUS R510VX-DM006D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 68identical
  • 61known 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)
    • R510VX-DM006D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-77ST+NP.DCK11.01D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black
    • R510VX-DM006D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:Grey, Silver
  • Form factor
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-77ST+NP.DCK11.01D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • R510VX-DM006D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ: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")
    • R510VX-DM006D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-77ST+NP.DCK11.01D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
    • R510VX-DM006D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-77ST+NP.DCK11.01D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • R510VX-DM006D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:No
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-77ST+NP.DCK11.01D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
    • R510VX-DM006D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:16:9
  • Processor model
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-77ST+NP.DCK11.01D Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-6500U
    • R510VX-DM006D laptop Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6700HQ:i7-6700HQ

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Comparison of SA5-271P-77ST+NP.DCK11.01D, R510VX-DM006D
180 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey, Silver
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.5 cm (12")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers2160 x 1440 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers3:216:9
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 cd/m²
Processor15 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Ui7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers4 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersLGA 1356 (Socket B2)BGA 1440
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Bus typeDiffersOPIDMI3
SteppingDiffersD1R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one2.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x4, 4x11x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
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
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950M
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 520Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers1.74 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card IDDiffers19160x191B
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP0.3 MP
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
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480 pixels
Network2 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Island-style keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819488967
Processor codeDiffersSR2EZSR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers42 X 24 mm42 x 28 mm
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers24
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh2950 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg2.45 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers201.4 mm251 mm
HeightKnown for one15.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.92 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.17 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Docking station includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small BusinessUnknown — not stated by the source

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