In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) 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 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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Product Type | Tablet - with detachable keyboard | Tablet - with detachable keyboard |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet | 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 8.75 mm | 29.29 cm x 20.18 cm x 0.96 cm |
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details | 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 8.75 mm / 767 g - tablet 1.07 kg - tablet with keyboard |
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 | 767 g | 920 g |
Case Material | Magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide | Anodised aluminium |
Colour | Black | Grey |
DISPLAY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 12" - IPS | 12" - IPS |
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Touchscreen | Yes (10-point multi-touch) | Yes (10-point multi-touch) |
LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus) | 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus) |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Image Brightness | 360 cd/m² | 350 cd/m² |
Windows Ink Capability | - | Yes |
Features | Corning Gorilla glass, glare, WideView, anti-fingerprint | Glare, CineCrystal, One Glass Solution, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 30 ms response rate |
PROCESSOR | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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CPU | Intel Core m5 (6th Gen) 6Y57 / 1.1 GHz | Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 2.8 GHz | - |
Number of Cores | Dual-Core | Dual-Core |
Cache | 4 MB | 3 MB |
64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
Features | Integrated memory controller | - |
MEMORY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | 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 | - |
STORAGE | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - TCG Opal Encryption | 128 GB SSD - Kingston |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel HD Graphics 515 | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
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Memory Allocation Technology | - | Shared Video Memory (UMA) |
Camera | Yes | Yes - 2592 x 1944 (rear), 1600 x 1200 (front) |
Resolution | 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) | 5 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) |
Camera Features | Autofocus, 1080p Full HD movie recording, rear camera with flash | Wide angle lens, 1080p Full HD movie recording, 720p HD movie recording, Windows Hello |
Video Resolutions | - | 720p, 1080p |
Sound | Stereo speakers, three microphones | Stereo speakers, microphone |
Codec | Realtek ALC3268 | - |
COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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Wireless | Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC | Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
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Wireless Controller | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - M.2 Card | - |
WWAN |
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Generation | 4G | - |
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Technology | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA, HSPA, LTE | - |
Controller | Huawei ME906S - M.2 Card | - |
BATTERY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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Technology | 2-cell lithium polymer | 2-cell lithium polymer |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 37 Wh | 37 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 10 hours | Up to 10.5 hours |
AC ADAPTER | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 45 Watt, 20 V | 45 Watt, 19 V |
INPUT | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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Type | Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav | Digitizer, touchpad, digital pen, detachable keyboard |
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Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
Features | Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad | Volume control, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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Slots | 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) | - |
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Interfaces | USB 3.0 USB-C Mini DisplayPort Dock 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 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition |
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MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) | Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) |
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Dockable | Yes | - |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, keyboard, ThinkPad Pen Pro | Power adapter, keyboard, Acer Active Pen |
Integrated Options | Ambient light sensor | Ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, electromagnetic compass |
Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader |
Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | - |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
Features | Reset switch, 3D gyrometer, 3D accelerometer, 3D compass, MIL-STD-810G tested | Integrated stylus holder, LiquidLoop, built-in easel kickstand |
Navigation Receiver | GPS | - |
Compliant Standards | RoHS, GREENGUARD | - |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return | - |
Model Number | - | 383S |