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Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-78N9 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1) vs ASUSPRO P5430UA-FA0067E laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U

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  • 135specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 98identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-78N9 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • ASUSPRO P5430UA-FA0067E laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:Laptop
  • Product colour
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-78N9 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Black, Silver
    • ASUSPRO P5430UA-FA0067E laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:Black
  • Form factor
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-78N9 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • ASUSPRO P5430UA-FA0067E laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-78N9 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):30.5 cm (12")
    • ASUSPRO P5430UA-FA0067E laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-78N9 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):2160 x 1440 pixels
    • ASUSPRO P5430UA-FA0067E laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-78N9 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • ASUSPRO P5430UA-FA0067E laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:No
  • HD type
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-78N9 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):Quad HD
    • ASUSPRO P5430UA-FA0067E laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:Full HD
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271P-78N9 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-6500U Hybrid (2-in-1):3:2
    • ASUSPRO P5430UA-FA0067E laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-6200U:16:9

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178 specifications
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Display5 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.5 cm (12")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers2160 x 1440 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersQuad HDFull HD
Touch technologyKnown for oneMulti-touchUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers3:216:9
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generationDiffers6th gen Intel® Core™ i76th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi7-6500Ui5-6200U
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.1 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB3 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-6500 Mobile seriesIntel Core i5-6200 series
Bus typeDiffersOPIQPI
Configurable TDP-up frequencyDiffers2.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR3-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Storage1 differ
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for oneSATA IIIUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1050 MHz1000 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSonicMaster
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
Network2 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SoC
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers8819488193
Processor codeDiffersSR2EZSR2EY
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium Polymer (LiPo)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers23
Battery capacityDiffers4870 mAh48 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one8 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W65 W
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
Security1 differ
Fingerprint readerDiffersNoYes
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
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS, HDD, User
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.25 kg1.7 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers201.4 mm234 mm
HeightKnown for one15.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.98 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.05 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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

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