Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) vs. Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)

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Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) 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.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) vs. Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 29.2 cm x 21 cm x 0.89 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 780 g 920 g
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 12" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1920 (QHD+) 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD PCIe 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes Yes - 2592 x 1944 (rear), 1600 x 1200 (front)
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear), 1 Megapixel (front) 5 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front)
Camera Features IR camera, rear camera with auto focus Wide angle lens, 1080p Full HD movie recording, 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions - 720p, 1080p
Sound Speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Type Detachable keyboard Digitizer, touchpad, digital pen, detachable keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Volume control, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Interfaces USB-C (charging)
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Keyboard
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720) Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard Power adapter, keyboard, Acer Active Pen
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, electromagnetic compass
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, power-on password, stand Integrated stylus holder, LiquidLoop, built-in easel kickstand
Model Number 12IKB 80VV 383S
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