Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) vs. Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)

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Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) 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 Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) vs. Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.24 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.98 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 1.44 kg 920 g
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Anodised aluminium
Colour Pure black Grey
DISPLAY Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - TN 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 250 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Windows Ink Capability - Yes
Features Anti-glare Glare, CineCrystal, One Glass Solution, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) 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 Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Intel 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) 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 - 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 ALC3268 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter -
BATTERY Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.56 hours Up to 10.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) 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 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Digitizer, touchpad, digital pen, detachable keyboard
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Volume control, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
OneLink+ connector
HDMI
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Thinkpad 13 (2nd Gen) (20J2) Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, keyboard, Acer Active Pen
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, electromagnetic compass
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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, MIL-STD-810G tested Integrated stylus holder, LiquidLoop, built-in easel kickstand
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number - 383S
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