Lenovo ThinkPad X260 vs. Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X260 and Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X260 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good connectivity options

compact and portable

average display quality

moderate processor speed

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X260 and Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
85 % - Design
65 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X260 vs. Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 2.03 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 1.3 kg 920 g
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour - Grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 12" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Windows Ink Capability - Yes
Features Anti-glare Glare, CineCrystal, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - 720p 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, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3245 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 23 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Digitizer, touchpad, digital pen, detachable keyboard
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Volume control, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X260 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, keyboard, Acer Active Pen, USB-C to HDMI adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested Integrated stylus holder, LiquidLoop, auto-retracting kickstand
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 58ZQ
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