Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business. 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

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

powerful base performance

robust build quality

advanced security features

premium price tag

limited port variety

heavier than competitors

moderate battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Notebook - Yes - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.3 cm x 23 cm x 2.18 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 1.89 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Anodised aluminium
Colour Grey Platinum
DISPLAY Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 14.4"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus) 2400 x 1600
Pixel Density (ppi) - 200
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Image Brightness 350 cd/m² 650 cd/m²
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle Color Calibrated, Corning Gorilla glass 5, sRGB Mode, vivid mode, VESA DisplayHDR 400, PixelSense Flow, Dolby Vision IQ
PROCESSOR Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13800H
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 3 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 512 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 2592 x 1944 (rear), 1600 x 1200 (front) Yes - 1080p (front)
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Wide angle lens, 1080p Full HD movie recording, 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello Windows Hello
Video Resolutions 720p, 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
BATTERY Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 58 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Up to 19 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 102 Watt
INPUT Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Type Digitizer, touchpad, digital pen, detachable keyboard Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Mechanical keys, Precision Haptic touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Interfaces USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
USB-A
SurfaceConnect
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC) Yes (microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 for Business
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard, Acer Active Pen, USB-C to HDMI adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, face recognition
Features Integrated stylus holder, LiquidLoop, auto-retracting kickstand Studio Mode, Laptop Mode, stage mode, Dynamic Woven Hinge
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 58ZQ -
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