Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
12" - IPS
Resolution
2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus)
Touchscreen
Yes (10-point multi-touch)
CPU
Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
GPU
Intel HD Graphics 620
RAM
4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Core Qty
Dual-Core
Storage
128 GB SSD - Kingston
Battery Capacity
37 Wh

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Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Review

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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

Total Rating

85 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard
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 920 g
Case Material Anodised aluminium
Colour Grey
DISPLAY Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2
Image Brightness 350 cd/m²
Windows Ink Capability Yes
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle
PROCESSOR Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
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)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD 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
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BATTERY Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
Type Digitizer, touchpad, digital pen, detachable keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Volume control, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
Interfaces USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard, Acer Active Pen, USB-C to HDMI adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor
Security Fingerprint reader
Features Integrated stylus holder, LiquidLoop, auto-retracting kickstand
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 58ZQ

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