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

HP Elite Mobile Thin Client mt645 G7 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Elite Mobile Thin Client mt645 G7 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

efficient AMD processor

lightweight and portable

long battery life

high-quality display

limited storage capacity

higher price point

no touchscreen option

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) and HP Elite Mobile Thin Client mt645 G7
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
70 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) vs. HP Elite Mobile Thin Client mt645 G7 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) HP Elite Mobile Thin Client mt645 G7
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Mobile thin client - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.19 cm x 21.39 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 1.38 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Grey -
DISPLAY Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) HP Elite Mobile Thin Client mt645 G7
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED 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 -
Image Brightness 350 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle Full HD ultra wide-viewing angle (UWVA) eDP anti-glare, narrow bezel bent
PROCESSOR Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) HP Elite Mobile Thin Client mt645 G7
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 5425U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) HP Elite Mobile Thin Client mt645 G7
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) HP Elite Mobile Thin Client mt645 G7
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 128 GB SSD M.2 2230 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC), HP Value
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) HP Elite Mobile Thin Client mt645 G7
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 2592 x 1944 (rear), 1600 x 1200 (front) Yes - HD
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Wide angle lens, 1080p Full HD movie recording, 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions 720p, 1080p 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3247-CG
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) HP Elite Mobile Thin Client mt645 G7
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8852BE - PCI Express Mini Card (M.2)
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class - Class 2
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11v
Remote Management Protocol - SNMP 2
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) HP Elite Mobile Thin Client mt645 G7
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 42.75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) HP Elite Mobile Thin Client mt645 G7
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 115/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) HP Elite Mobile Thin Client mt645 G7
Type Digitizer, touchpad, digital pen, detachable keyboard Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - HP Premium
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Multi-touch clickpad, gesture function, spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) HP Elite Mobile Thin Client mt645 G7
Interfaces USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (charging)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) HP Elite Mobile Thin Client mt645 G7
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 IoT Enterprise - English
Software Included - Mozilla Firefox, HP Device Manager, HP Hotkey Support, HP Secure Erase, HP BIOS Config Utility, Microsoft Edge, HP Connection Optimizer, HP BIOSphere Gen6, HP SureStart Gen7, HP Cloud Endpoint Manager, HP Write Filter
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) HP Elite Mobile Thin Client mt645 G7
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard, Acer Active Pen, USB-C to HDMI adapter HP 45 Watt nPFC USB-C AC Adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor HP Tamper Lock
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Integrated stylus holder, LiquidLoop, auto-retracting kickstand BIOS Update via Network, HP Secure Erase, MIL-STD-810H tested, HP BIOSphere Gen 6
Compliant Standards - CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, SABS, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES, UkrSEPRO, KC, CIT, low halogen, ICCP, AUS/NZ, BNCI
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
Limited warranty - battery - 3 years
Model Number 58ZQ -
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