Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA). 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 Gen 8 (20UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.49 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 Black paint
DISPLAY Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
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) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 350 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Windows Ink Capability Yes -
Features Glare, CineCrystal, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (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 Gen 8 (20UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 2592 x 1944 (rear), 1600 x 1200 (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Wide angle lens, 1080p Full HD movie recording, 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello ThinkShutter camera privacy
Video Resolutions 720p, 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - USI 4551-513711-00
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.5 hours Up to 19.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
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, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Interfaces USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52P) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 8 (20UA)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard, Acer Active Pen, USB-C to HDMI adapter USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor -
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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
SAR Value - 1.49 W/kg (body), 1.49 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 58ZQ -
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