Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-78EQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs Acer Switch 3 SW312-31-C67Q Intel® Celeron® N3350 Hybrid (2-in-1)

122specifications compared
47differ
75identical
49known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-78EQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Grey
- Switch 3 SW312-31-C67Q Intel® Celeron® N3350 Hybrid (2-in-1):Grey, Silver
Display diagonal
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-78EQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
- Switch 3 SW312-31-C67Q Intel® Celeron® N3350 Hybrid (2-in-1):31 cm (12.2")
Display resolution
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-78EQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
- Switch 3 SW312-31-C67Q Intel® Celeron® N3350 Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1200 pixels
HD type
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-78EQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
- Switch 3 SW312-31-C67Q Intel® Celeron® N3350 Hybrid (2-in-1):WUXGA
Native aspect ratio
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-78EQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
- Switch 3 SW312-31-C67Q Intel® Celeron® N3350 Hybrid (2-in-1):16:10
Processor family
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-78EQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Core™ i7
- Switch 3 SW312-31-C67Q Intel® Celeron® N3350 Hybrid (2-in-1):Intel® Celeron®
Processor model
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-78EQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):i7-6500U
- Switch 3 SW312-31-C67Q Intel® Celeron® N3350 Hybrid (2-in-1):N3350
Processor threads
- Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-78EQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):4
- Switch 3 SW312-31-C67Q Intel® Celeron® N3350 Hybrid (2-in-1):2

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Comparison of SA5-271P-78EQ, SW312-31-C67Q
171 specifications	A Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-78EQ Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SA5-271P-78EQ View product	B Acer Switch 3 SW312-31-C67Q Intel® Celeron® N3350 Hybrid (2-in-1) Model SW312-31-C67Q View product
Design1 differ
Product type	Hybrid (2-in-1)	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Grey, Silver
Form factor	Convertible (Detachable)	Convertible (Detachable)
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.5 cm (12")	31 cm (12.2")
Display resolutionDiffers	2160 x 1440 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
HD typeDiffers	Quad HD	WUXGA
Touch technology	Multi-touch	Multi-touch
Panel type	IPS	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	3:2	16:10
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Celeron®
Processor generationKnown for one	6th gen Intel® Core™ i7	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i7-6500U	N3350
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3.1 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	1.1 GHz
System bus rateDiffers	4 GT/s	5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 1356 (Socket B2)	BGA 1296
Processor lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-6500 Mobile series	Intel Celeron N3000 series
Processor codenameDiffers	Skylake	Apollo Lake
Bus typeKnown for one	OPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	D1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	15 W	6 W
Configurable TDP-up frequencyKnown for one	2.6 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-upKnown for one	25 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-downKnown for one	7.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one	0.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers	12	6
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	1x4, 4x1	1x2+2x1, 4x1
PCI Express slots versionDiffers	3.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 W
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	LPDDR3-SDRAM	LPDDR3-SDRAM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	256 GB	64 GB
Storage mediaDiffers	SSD	Flash
Number of HDDs installed	0	0
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for one	256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Flash memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64 GB
Graphics5 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card model	Not available	Not available
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics 520	Intel® HD Graphics 500
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers	1.74 GB	8 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers	300 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	1050 MHz	650 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionKnown for one	12.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	4.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDDiffers	1916	0x5A85
Number of execution unitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
On-board graphics card burst frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	650 MHz
Audioidentical
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	2 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Yes	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
Networkidentical
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	1	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
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
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 10 Pro	Windows 10 Home
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features12 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	Yes	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	14 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionDiffers	1.00	0.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)	No	No
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00	0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for one	1.00	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Insider™Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® OS Guard	Yes	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	2.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	88194	95598
Processor codeKnown for one	SR2EZ	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	42 X 24 mm	24 x 31 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Secure BootKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Secure Boot Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Smart Connect Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.00
Intel Smart Idle TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
UARTKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyDiffers	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	2	2
Battery capacityDiffers	4870 mAh	4670 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	45 W	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Weight	1.25 kg	1.25 kg
WidthDiffers	292.1 mm	295 mm
DepthDiffers	201.4 mm	201 mm
HeightDiffers	15.9 mm	16.3 mm
Weight (tablet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	900 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
3D	No	No

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