Lenovo ThinkPad T450s vs. Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T450s and Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T450s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard feel

efficient power management

robust security features

good connectivity options

average display quality

modest graphics performance

heavier than competitors

limited storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T450s and Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T450s vs. Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.6 cm x 2.065 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 1.59 kg 920 g
Case Material Carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy Anodised aluminium
Colour - Grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 12" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full 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, One Glass Solution, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 20 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 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, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Wireless Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell lithium polymer
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 37 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Digitizer, touchpad, digital pen, detachable keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Volume control, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T450s Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
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 T450s Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T450s 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 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, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested Integrated stylus holder, LiquidLoop, built-in easel kickstand
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - 383S
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