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%)
1009 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
And the Winner is…2-in-1 notebooks have come a long way. When they first burst onto the scene, they were promising, but flawed devices. Either too bulky or too thick, they were compromises and were neither good notebooks nor tablets. These days, thanks to...
All-in-all the Acer Switch Alpha 12 makes for a great working notebook for those constantly on-the-go. The only downside would be that it only has a single USB 3.1 port, reducing the amount of connectivity you have for USB devices.(previously published i...
The Switch Alpha 12 is a decent hybrid tablet/notebook that is highly portable and well design. With the base model price tag at RM2499, it is cheaper than the Surface and Surface Pro tablet and comes with decent hardware for your office productivity and...
Nice looks, good performance, fanless design makes it very quiet
A little heavy for its size, trackpad rattles a bit
The Alpha 12 is a very nice device – the screen looks good and it performs really well.More importantly, at RM4,499 you get the high-end Core i7 processor, keyboard and Active Pen.This makes it significantly cheaper than a Surface Pro 4 with similar speci...
2-in-1 notebooks have come a long way. When they first burst onto the scene, they were promising, but flawed devices. Either too bulky or too thick, they were compromises and were neither good notebooks nor tablets. These days, thanks to advances in techn...
Published: 2016-06-29, Author: Vincent , review by: straitstimes.com
Abstract: The Acer Alpha Switch 12 joins the growing ranks of 2-in-1 hybrids that aspire to beat the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 at its own game.Like the Dell XPS 12, Lenovo Miix 700 and Samsung Galaxy TabPro S, the Switch 12 takes after the Surface Pro.It is a 12-inch...
Published: 2016-06-02, Author: Vincent , review by: straitstimes.com
Abstract: 1 Acer Aspire S13From $1,398Booths 5024, 5035, 6000A, 6017, 6018, 6019, 6026, 6027For those who prefer a lightweight clamshell laptop, the new Acer Aspire S13 is worth a look.Unlike previous models with white Gorilla Glass lids, the S13 is also available...
Abstract: Parece que el futuro de la informática se encuentra más ligado a los convertibles que a los ordenadores, ya que en los últimos tiempos, el desarrollo de este tipo de dispositivos ha aumentado notablemente. Quizás sea por su comodidad y versatilidad, pero...
Published: 2016-07-30, Author: Sebastian , review by: notebookcheck.org
rendimiento, gran capacidad de almacenamiento, ventilación sin ventiladores, buenos dispositivos de entrada retroiluminados, construcción sólida, display con fuertes colores que se puede calibrar muy bien, buenas cámaras y micrófono
