Acer Aspire Switch 12 S (SW7-272)

Acer Aspire Switch 12 S (SW7-272) - Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • up to 128GB SSD
  • RAM
  • up to 8GB
  • OS
  • Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro
  • Battery
  • 4550 mAh, 2-cell, 2-cell, 4420 mAh, Li-Polymer
  • Dimensions
  • 313 x 206 x 17 mm (12.32" x 8.11" x 0.67")
  • Weight
  • 0.80 kg (1.8 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 1x USB Type-C
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • HDMI
  • 1
  • VGA
  • DVI
  • Card reader
  • microSD
  • Ethernet LAN
  • Wi-Fi
  • IEEE 802.11ac
  • Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • Audio jack
  • Combo headphone/mic port
  • Features
  • Web camera
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • tripple microphone
  • Speakers
  • stereo front-facing speakers
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot

CPU performance

Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the CPUs that come in the Acer Aspire Switch 12 S (SW7-272) series.

Results are from the Cinebench 20 Multi-core test (the higher the score, the better)

Acer Aspire Switch 12 S (SW7-272) in-depth review

You must be familiar with most of the Aspire Switch devices from Acer and their main goal is to deliver good working experience without sacrificing portability, flexibility, and performance. And the Aspire Switch 12 S seems to be a more refined variant of the classic Switch 12 while taking things to a whole another level. This tiny 12.5-inch hybrid boasts a great number of useful features and with a price tag of around $999, it can easily compete with the likes of Lenovo Yoga 900S for example although the latter doesn't offer detachable screen but instead a 360-degree rotatable hinge.A[...]

Pros

  • Functional, elegant and sturdy design with easy snap hinge
  • Flawless touchpad and keyboard experience
  • Extra bright screen with high contrast and accurate colors
  • No PWM across all brightness levels and BluelightShield for reducing blue light emissions
  • Wide range of connectivity options and support for Acer's Graphics Dock

Cons

  • Low sRGB coverage (54%)