Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE). 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 ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

fast ssd storage

average graphics performance

no dedicated GPU

limited storage capacity

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.495 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 1.09 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour Grey -
DISPLAY Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus) -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 350 cd/m² -
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle -
PROCESSOR Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 3 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 2592 x 1944 (rear), 1600 x 1200 (front) -
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Wide angle lens, 1080p Full HD movie recording, 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello -
Video Resolutions 720p, 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
BATTERY Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Up to 18.3 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V -
INPUT Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Type Digitizer, touchpad, digital pen, detachable keyboard Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Interfaces USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition -
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard, Acer Active Pen, USB-C to HDMI adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor -
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Integrated stylus holder, LiquidLoop, auto-retracting kickstand Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 58ZQ -
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