Microsoft Surface Pro 6 vs. Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)

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Detailed comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Pro 6 and Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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Difference between Microsoft Surface Pro 6 and Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)

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Microsoft Surface Pro 6 vs. Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.2 cm x 20.1 cm x 0.85 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
Weight 770 g 920 g
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Platinum Grey
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Screen Size (Type) 12.3" 12" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2736 x 1824 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus)
Pixel Density (ppi) 267 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 3:2
Image Brightness - 350 cd/m²
Windows Ink Capability - Yes
Features Corning Gorilla glass, PixelSense, fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating Glare, CineCrystal, One Glass Solution, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
CPU Intel Core m3 (7th Gen) 7Y30 / 1 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 615 Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 2592 x 1944 (rear), 1600 x 1200 (front)
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 5 Megapixel (front) 5 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features Autofocus, Windows Hello Wide angle lens, 1080p Full HD movie recording, 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello
Video Resolutions - 720p, 1080p
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1 -
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours Up to 10.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 44 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Type Keyboard Digitizer, touchpad, digital pen, detachable keyboard
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Volume control, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Interfaces USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone output
Dock
SurfaceConnect
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Pro 6 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard Power adapter, keyboard, Acer Active Pen
Bundled with Surface Pro Signature Type Cover (platinum) -
Integrated Options Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor Ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, electromagnetic compass
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features Studio Mode, Tablet Mode, Laptop Mode Integrated stylus holder, LiquidLoop, built-in easel kickstand
SAR Value 0.867 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - 383S
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