Lenovo ThinkPad X240 vs. Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X240 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 X240 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X240 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

efficient power management

average display quality

limited graphics performance

older processor model

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X240 and Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X240 vs. Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Product Type Ultrabook Tablet - with detachable keyboard
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 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 1.42 kg 920 g
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour - Grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 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 - 350 cd/m²
Windows Ink Capability - Yes
Features - Glare, CineCrystal, One Glass Solution, Mercury free, Wide Viewing Angle, 30 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 4300U / 1.9 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
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 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), 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, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Technology - 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 37 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Digitizer, touchpad, digital pen, detachable keyboard
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Volume control, multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Interfaces Dock USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X240 Acer Switch 5 (SW512-52)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X240 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 - Fingerprint reader
Features - Integrated stylus holder, LiquidLoop, built-in easel kickstand
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - 383S
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