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Acer Switch 5

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Pros

  • Windows Precision touchpad is smooth and responsive
  • almost everything about the new Swift 5 is fine
  • The underside is made of a solid material and gives a robust impression

Cons

  • Acer doesn t have a lot of space to work with
  • the integrated button is louder and heavier than most touchpads
  • it s not likely to solve the problems with Windows on Arm

Key specs

  • IPS
  • 12 in
  • 2160, 1440 px

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Switch 5 / 8 GB / 512 GB / 12"
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Switch 5 / 8 GB / 256 GB / 12"
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Acer Switch 5 - Pros & Cons

Acer Switch 5

Pros

  • Windows Precision touchpad is smooth and responsive
  • almost everything about the new Swift 5 is fine
  • The underside is made of a solid material and gives a robust impression
  • pen implements inputs reliably and even sketching functioned well for us
  • the performance is very decent and appropriate for the good configuration
  • the tablet unit is very robust
  • high performance and decent input devices
  • cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye
  • The rates are also good in the single-CPU test
  • enhance the sound and present both mids and low tones better
  • the aluminum kickstand is very stable

Cons

  • Acer doesn t have a lot of space to work with
  • the integrated button is louder and heavier than most touchpads
  • it s not likely to solve the problems with Windows on Arm
  • Ports are still limited
  • friction of a glossy screen
  • Acer had spent a little more time refining the design
  • slid further out by pushing on the tablet screen
  • notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession
  • screen shows relatively slow response rates
  • Image noise also becomes visible depending on the light and situation
  • It only lacks a dedicated graphics card

Acer Switch 5 - Technical Overview

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Acer Switch 5 - Full Specifications

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Display
Display technologyIPS
Screen size12.0 in
Brightness350.0 cd/m²
Resolution2160 x 1440 px
Aspect ratio3:2
Touchscreenyes
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Design
Colour of productGrey
Case MaterialAnodised aluminium
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 256 GB
  • 512 GB
Memory card readeryes
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Dimensions
Height0.38 in
Width11.53 in
Depth7.94 in
Weight32.45 oz
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Technical details
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
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Power
Battery typeLi-Ion

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Acer Switch 5 Acer - Editorial Reviews (13)

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Acer Switch 5 Acer Switch 5 review
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TechRadar
Published: 03.07.2018
Acer Switch 5 review
4.0

Switch it up

Acer Switch 5 Acer Switch 5 (7500U, 512 GB) Convertible Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 23.07.2017
Acer Switch 5 (7500U, 512 GB) Convertible Review
4.2

We are testing the Surface Pro rival Acer Switch 5 SW512-52 with a Core i7-7500U, 8 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD storage. The highlight of this quiet convertible is its fanless water cooler. At a price of 1299 Euros, the Switch 5 wants to convince with a good battery lfie, high resolution screen, and strong hardware.

Acer Switch 5 Acer Switch 5 Review: Look beyond the Surface « TOP NEW Review
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TOP NEW Review
Published: 14.10.2017
Acer Switch 5 Review: Look beyond the Surface « TOP NEW Review
4.5

Microsoft’s Surface Pro showed a tablet could run Windows 10 just as well as a laptop, and it’s been successful enough to attract several imitators.

Acer Switch 5 channelnews : REVIEW: The Acer Switch 5 Is Thin, Affordable And Perfect For Those On The Go
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channelnews : REVIEW: The Acer Switch 5 Is Thin, Affordable And Perfect For Those On The Go

Nowadays most people are on the move and when it comes to laptops or tablets they want something lightweight, easy to use and compact. 2-in-1 devices are increasing in popularity due to their versatility giving consumers the choice between a laptop or a tablet with a click of a keyboard. The new Acer Switch 5... Read More

Acer Switch 5 Acer Switch 5 hands-on review | Stuff
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Acer Switch 5 hands-on review | Stuff

Acer is gunning to unseat Microsoft's Surface with this helpfully hinged hybrid

Acer Switch 5 Acer Switch 5 Review – Convertible Tablet with Liquid Cooling
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KitGuru
Published: 01.02.2018
Acer Switch 5 Review – Convertible Tablet with Liquid Cooling

If you’re reading KitGuru, chances are you’re familiar with the Microsoft Surface Pro. While it was

Acer Switch 5 Acer Switch 5 review: Not quite a Surface killer | IT PRO
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Published: 04.08.2017
Acer Switch 5 review: Not quite a Surface killer | IT PRO
4.0

While not quite a match for the Surface Pro, Acer's newest 2-in-1 offers serious value for money

Acer Switch 5 Acer Switch 5 review: Competition worthy of Microsoft Surface Pro
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Alphr
Published: 31.07.2017
Acer Switch 5 review: Competition worthy of Microsoft Surface Pro
5.0

Hybrid 2-in-1 laptops have provided an alternative to traditional clamshell laptops for a few years now, ever since Microsoft decided to get in on the game with the Surface. They’re more versatile than regular laptops and more

Acer Switch 5 Acer Switch 5
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Published: 22.01.2019
Acer Switch 5

Acer Switch 5 (Laptop): 1 out of 5 stars on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Acer Switch 5 Acer Switch 5 review | TechNave
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Acer Switch 5 review | TechNave
Acer Switch 5 Newest Acer Swift 5 review: lighter and better than ever
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The Verge
Published: 03.02.2020
Newest Acer Swift 5 review: lighter and better than ever
3.8

The new Acer Swift 5, released in late 2019, runs impressively well for such a thin machine.

Acer Switch 5 Review - Acer’s Switch 5 - MAXIT
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Published: 28.01.2018
Review - Acer’s Switch 5 - MAXIT

Review - Acer’s Switch 5

Acer Switch 5 Acer Swift 5 (2020) review
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LaptopMag
Published: 06.04.2020
Acer Swift 5 (2020) review
4.0

A featherweight laptop that packs a serious punch

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