In depth comparison and review of HP Pro x2 (612 G2) and Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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| Product Type | Tablet - no keyboard | Tablet - with detachable keyboard |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet | 30 cm x 21.93 cm x 0.91 cm | 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 | 850 g | 920 g |
| Case Material | - | Anodised aluminium |
| Colour | - | Grey |
| DISPLAY | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 12" | 12" - IPS |
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| Touchscreen | - | Yes (10-point multi-touch) |
| LCD Backlight Technology | - | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | - | 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus) |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 3:2 |
| Image Brightness | - | 350 cd/m² |
| Windows Ink Capability | - | Yes |
| Features | - | Glare, CineCrystal, One Glass Solution, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 30 ms response rate |
| PROCESSOR | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz | Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 3.3 GHz | - |
| Number of Cores | Dual-Core | Dual-Core |
| Cache | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 | - |
| MEMORY | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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| RAM | 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| RAM Type | LPDDR3 SDRAM | LPDDR3 SDRAM |
| Speed | 1866 MHz | - |
| Rated Speed | 1866 MHz | - |
| STORAGE | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | - | 128 GB SSD - Kingston |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 615 | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
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| Memory Allocation Technology | Shared Video Memory (UMA) | 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 | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| COMMUNICATIONS | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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| Wireless | - | Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
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| WWAN |
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| Generation | WWAN upgradable | - |
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| BATTERY | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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| Technology | - | 2-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | - | 37 Wh |
| Battery Life | - | Up to 10.5 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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| Input | - | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | - | 45 Watt, 19 V |
| INPUT | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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| Type | - | Digitizer, touchpad, digital pen, detachable keyboard |
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| Keyboard Backlight | - | Yes |
| Features | - | Volume control, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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| Slots | 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free) | - |
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| Interfaces | USB-C 3.1 (docking and charging) USB 3.0 Headphone/microphone combo jack |
USB-C Headphone/microphone combo jack USB 3.0 |
| Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) | Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) |
| SOFTWARE | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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| Operating System (OS) | No operating system | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | HP Pro x2 (612 G2) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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| Included Accessories | - | Power adapter, keyboard, Acer Active Pen |
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| Integrated Options | - | Ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, electromagnetic compass |
| Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader | Fingerprint reader |
| Security Slot Type | Kensington nano security slot | - |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
| Features | HP DuraKeys, HP Automatic Drive Lock, HP DriveLock, Power On Authentication, Pre-boot Authentication, HP Sure Start Gen 3, Master Boot Record Security | Integrated stylus holder, LiquidLoop, built-in easel kickstand |
| Compliant Standards | Common Criteria EAL4+, low halogen | - |
| Model Number | - | 383S |