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
(80%)
155 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(78%)
1008 Reviews
Average score from owners of the 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
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
Published: 2016-07-24, Author: Sebastian , review by: notebookcheck.net
performance, big storage capacity, fanless cooling, good input devices with backlight, solid construction, display with strong colors can be very well calibrated, good microphone, cameras
speakers, short battery life
What remains are the big 512 GB SSD, 8 GB RAM and a backlit keyboard. Prospective buyers have to decide themselves whether these are worth a surcharge of 500 Euros (~$549). The 128 GB model with i5 is already available for under 800 Euros (~$878). We stil...
Published: 2016-07-20, Author: Darren , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: Its a lot to ask a machine to be both a laptop and a tablet, but Acer comes damn close to nailing it with its new Switch Alpha 12. To make it work, Acer had to get weird with design.AdvertisementAcers not the first to try something unusual to make a hyb...
Outstanding value, Outperforms competing Core M-based tablets, Passively cooled, Excellent QHD display, Good port selection
Keyboard doesn't sit totally flat, Pen technology lags behind competition's, Good battery life, but still falls short of the Microsoft Surface Pro 4
Fanless and silent, the Switch Alpha 12 is a huge value among Surface-style Win 10 2-in-1 detachables: Core i5 power, a stylus, and a keyboard in one $799 test unit. Read More…...
Excellent build quality and ergonomics, Comfortable keyboard + optional LED backlight depending on your region, 3rd generation Acer stylus (also optional and depends on your region), Great IPS panel with good properties, Successful implementation of a Cor
A bit erratic touchpad performance, Limited connectivity options, Slightly hefty for a tablet, PWM from 0 to 100% screen brightness
The performance and form factor of this device puts it in a category of its own and on par with Microsoft's premium Surface Pro 4. In terms of design and build quality, the 2-in-1 device is just flawless – rigid and premium construction with easy to snap...
Acer promised us a tablet with laptop-class performance and a fanless design… and the company delivered on that promise. I've spent the last two weeks testing the Acer Switch Alpha 12, and I really did find myself using it as a notebook replacement for...
Acer promised us a tablet with laptop-class performance and a fanless design… and the company delivered on that promise.I've spent the last two weeks testing the Acer Switch Alpha 12, and I really did find myself using it as a notebook replacement for mos...
performance readiness, fanless cooling, good input devices, solid build
abysmal speakers, battery life
Users who cannot accept the battery life should certainly take a look at the Surface opponents and Lenovo's IdeaPad Miix 700. Comparing HP products, such as HP's Spectre x2, is also recommended...
Since the Acer Switch Alpha is a tablet laptop, this ensures easy portable use wherever the user may be. Most users will enjoy the added functionality. The Acer Switch Alpha comes with a quad core Generation i5 processor that is clocked at 2.3 GHz and can
The Acer Switch Alpha Tablet is a great device but is not without its flaws. For starters, the onboard memory is only 128 GB. Sure it is a SSD, which are faster than hard drives, but the space it offers is nominal. Most users will easily fill up the space
The Acer Switch Alpha Tablet is a very capable and useful device. Having the ability to transition from laptop to tablet is a very welcome addition to any laptop device. This feature of the Acer Switch Alpha Tablet will allow it to be used even when a use...
