Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) vs. ASUS P15 (P1504FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) and ASUS P15 (P1504FA). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile detachable design

sharp ips display

solid build quality

active stylus included

adequate processor performance

moderate battery life

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

higher price point

ASUS P15 (P1504FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS P15 (P1504FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

efficient battery life

adequate performance

basic display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

minimal graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) and ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) vs. ASUS P15 (P1504FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 35.72 cm x 23.04 cm x 1.99 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 29.29 cm x 20.18 cm x 0.96 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 29.29 cm x 20.18 cm x 0.96 cm / 920 g - tablet
29.29 cm x 20.18 cm x 1.2 cm / 1.27 kg - tablet with keyboard
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Weight 920 g 1.7 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Plastic
Colour Grey Black (bottom), slate grey (LCD cover), gun grey (top)
DISPLAY Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 350 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle Anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 2592 x 1944 (rear), 1600 x 1200 (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Wide angle lens, 1080p Full HD movie recording, 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello -
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions 720p, 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
Type Digitizer, touchpad, digital pen, detachable keyboard Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
Interfaces USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - MyASUS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard, Acer Active Pen, USB-C to HDMI adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor -
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Features Integrated stylus holder, LiquidLoop, auto-retracting kickstand System password, ASUS Battery Health charging technology, ErgoLift
SAR Value - 0.304 W/kg (body), 0.304 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 58ZQ BQ1514R
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