Testseek.co.uk have collected 155 expert reviews of the Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271 / SA5-271P and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271 / SA5-271P.
June 2016
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155 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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The editors liked
Affordable
Keyboard and stylus included (in the UK)
Ample power to rival Microsoft Surface
Silent operation
Decent screen
Integrated and adjustable stand
The Acer Switch Alpha 12 is an unabashed Microsoft Surface Clone
But it's a very good one. For a fraction of the price
The Acer replicates the form factor and most important features of the Microsoft Surface. It's aluminum body may not be as light or pr
Liquid
Cooled goodness
Very well
Priced
Thin and light
For its price class
The Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 delivers excellent performance in a well-thought-out design
And it includes a great keyboard
Great price point for a Windows 10 tablet
Performance similar to more expensive devices
Keyboard case is included
Good value for money
Full-size USB port is handy
Backlit keyboard
Runs silently
The editors didn't like
Battery life limited to around 5-hours per charge
Not the smallest or lightest design
Trackpad has an irksome click
Two-tone finish looks off
Poor speakers
Below average battery life makes the Acer Switch Alpha 12 hard to recommend for users who can't be around an outlet constantly. For many
It may be a deal breaker
While the Switch Alpha 12 is a good value compared to the Microsoft Surface Pro 4
You'll n
Single USB
C port
Not exactly original
While the display is good
It's not as contrasty or vivid as the OLED models on other 2-in-1s. And it's got a middling pen system
Abstract: The Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 measures 29x20xjust over 1cm. and it weights 1275grams with the supplied keyboard attached and 909 grams without it.The attachment is very magnetic and just presents the two parts close together and they click in place. Whi...
The Acer Switch Alpha 12 is an unabashed Microsoft Surface Clone, but it's a very good one. For a fraction of the price, the Acer replicates the form factor and most important features of the Microsoft Surface. It's aluminum body may not be as light or pr
Below average battery life makes the Acer Switch Alpha 12 hard to recommend for users who can't be around an outlet constantly. For many, it may be a deal breaker, While the Switch Alpha 12 is a good value compared to the Microsoft Surface Pro 4, you'll n
Want a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 but can't justify its high price? The Acer Switch Alpha 12 is your best bet. It undercuts Microsoft's offering by hundreds of smackers and manages to replicate its performance and features. However, battery life is short whi...
For its price class, the Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 delivers excellent performance in a well-thought-out design, and it includes a great keyboard
While the display is good, it's not as contrasty or vivid as the OLED models on other 2-in-1s. And it's got a middling pen system
The Acer Switch Alpha offers a surprisingly great design and feature set in a 2-in-1 for the money without sacrificing power...
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Published: 2016-09-08, Author: Woldemar , review by: wovow.org
The device has given us a big surprise in performance. Working with him has been very comfortable without stoppages and fluently. It is light and easy to carry because of its small size. The screen has offered us a very good time to work on it sharpness t...
Published: 2016-07-29, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Affordable, keyboard and stylus included (in the UK), ample power to rival Microsoft Surface, silent operation, decent screen, integrated and adjustable stand
Battery life limited to around 5-hours per charge, not the smallest or lightest design, trackpad has an irksome click, two-tone finish looks off, poor speakers
As a full laptop-replacement the Acer Switch Alpha 12 ticks many of the right boxes. The integrated stand is solid, the silent operation from the LiquidLoop cooling system is an obvious benefit, there's as much power on hand as a Microsoft Surface P...
Overall, I feel Acer has done a noteworthy job here, with the Switch Alpha 12 really proving its worth. With a superbly crafted design and a surprising amount of oomph under the hood, you get a whole lot for your money, even if the display and keyboard ar...
Published: 2016-04-25, Author: Roland , review by: Theinquirer.net
Acer is up against some strong competition in the hybrid arena, so it needed to bring it's A game to the fight. We're not sure it's quite managed that, but it's well priced and a solid if unremarkable hybrid. As such, it will likely sell well, particul...
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Published: 2016-04-23, Author: Joe , review by: techradar.com
Liquid, cooled goodness, Very well, priced, Thin and light
Single USB, C port, Not exactly original
This might not be the most original 2-in-1 device from Acer, but it's impressive nevertheless and undoubtedly has the best chance of sticking it to rivals...
It's another Surface Pro 4 rival (or clone even) but it's a quickly growing market where competition is a good thing. Acer has done a great job of packing in decent specs into a device with a nice design which hits a lower price point than rivals. It's fa...
