Testseek.com 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
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
Useful ports
Bright
Vivid display
Strong performance
Responsive backlit keyboard
Agreeable price
Decent build quality
Low price
Intel Core i5 and i7 performance
Nice design and materials. Keyboard (and sometimes pen) included
Fast performance
Sharp
Bright display
Keyboard is included
Outstanding value
Outperforms competing Core M-based tablets
Passively cooled
Excellent QHD display
Good port selection
Very Inexpensive
Fanless
Good screen
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
Performance readiness
Fanless cooling
Good input devices
Solid build
Performance
Big storage capacity
Good input devices with backlight
Solid construction
Display with strong colors can be very well calibrated
Good microphone
Cameras
The editors didn't like
A bit erratic touchpad performance
Limited connectivity options
Slightly hefty for a tablet
PWM from 0 to 100% screen brightness
Poor battery life
Too much bloatware
Lackluster front camera
Warm back
Iffy touchpad
Middling battery life
Some bloatware
Battery life isn't great
Kickstand feels flimsy
Battery life on the shorter side compared with competition
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
Terrible battery life
Can get hot
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: Lisa Gade reviews the latest MS Surface Pro 4 competitor, and one of the first to ship with Intel Skylake Core i5 and i7 CPUs rather than Core M— the Acer Switch Alpha 12. Despite the relatively low price— our Core i5 with 8 gigs RAM, 256 gig SS with keyb...
With the challenges of modern workplaces being what they are, it's hard to imagine a better solution than this. The laptops of the future is one where the nuances of design - not greater technical prowess - enable more productivity and the the Acer's Swit...
Published: 2016-10-19, Author: Thomas , review by: gadgetguy.com.au
Silent, fanless operation; good value for money; very useful tablet standalone mode, stylus and keyboard included
Screen not very bright
I'm inclined to think that I'd prefer a Surface Pro 4 except for two clear advantages for the Acer Switch Alpha 12. First, it has USB Type-C which is clearly the emerging connector standard. And, secondly, price. For a similarly specified (processor, RAM...
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: 2016-08-09, Author: Darren , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Problems aside, the performance you get with the Acer Switch Alpha 12 at just $US800 ($1,065) is surprisingly impressive. But like most hybrids, it's not for everyone. For the passionate laptop fan the thinner Samsung 9 is better — if devoid of touchscree...
Liquidcooled goodness, Very wellpriced, Thin and light
Single USBC 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...
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...
