Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)

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Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

responsive touchscreen

lightweight design

detachable keyboard

decent processor speed

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

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Difference between Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) and Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 29.29 cm x 20.18 cm x 0.96 cm 29.2 cm x 21 cm x 0.89 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
29.2 cm x 21 cm x 0.89 cm / 780 g - tablet
29.3 cm x 22.6 cm x 0.57 cm / 395 g - keyboard dock
Weight 920 g 780 g
Case Material Anodised aluminium Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Grey Black
DISPLAY Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 12" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus) 2880 x 1920 (QHD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Image Brightness 350 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle -
PROCESSOR Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 2592 x 1944 (rear), 1600 x 1200 (front) Yes
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) 5 Megapixel (rear), 1 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features Wide angle lens, 1080p Full HD movie recording, 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello IR camera, rear camera with auto focus, Windows Hello, front camera with fixed focus
Video Resolutions 720p, 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Type Digitizer, touchpad, digital pen, detachable keyboard Digitizer, touchpad, digital pen, detachable keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Interfaces USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Keyboard
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (80VV)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard, Acer Active Pen, USB-C to HDMI adapter Power adapter, keyboard, Lenovo Active Pen 2
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor Ambient light sensor, G-sensor, hall sensor
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Integrated stylus holder, LiquidLoop, auto-retracting kickstand -
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 58ZQ -
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