Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) and ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC). 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 ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative detachable design

powerful gaming performance

vibrant touchscreen display

compact and portable

versatile connectivity options

premium price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) and ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) vs. ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 30.2 cm x 21.4 cm x 2 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
30.2 cm x 22.8 cm x 5.75 nm / 390 g - wireless keyboard
Weight 920 g 1.32 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Grey Black
DISPLAY Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 13.4"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 350 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle Glossy, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB (soldered))
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 1 TB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 2592 x 1944 (rear), 1600 x 1200 (front) Yes
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) 13 Megapixel (front), 5 Megapixel (front, IR)
Camera Features Wide angle lens, 1080p Full HD movie recording, 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello IR camera
Video Resolutions 720p, 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 130 Watt, 20 V, 6.5 A
INPUT Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Type Digitizer, touchpad, digital pen, detachable keyboard Keyboard, touchpad, stylus
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Slots - 1 x ROG XG Mobile interface / USB-C
Interfaces USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (Trial), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) ASUS ROG Flow Z13-ACRNM (GZ301VIC)
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard, Acer Active Pen, USB-C to HDMI adapter Stylus, keyboard, USB-C power adapter, accessory bag, main strap, keyboard strap
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor -
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Integrated stylus holder, LiquidLoop, auto-retracting kickstand Administrator password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, vapor chamber cooling system, BIOS protection
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 58ZQ MU003W
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