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
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1027 Reviews
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The editors liked
Liquidcooled goodness
Very wellpriced
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
Silent
Fanless operation
Good value for money
Very useful tablet standalone mode
Stylus and keyboard included
The editors didn't like
Single USBC 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
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: Normally, the inside of your computer is the very last place you'd want to get any water. But it's an advertised benefit of Acer's latest laptop-tablet hybrid, which features liquid cooling.This isn't unique: similar arrangements, technically kn...
Iffy touchpad, middling battery life, some bloatware,
If you're after an affordable convertible with a decent keyboard and a great display and can live with the modest battery life, the Acer Switch Alpha 12 is right up your alleyAcer Alpha Switch 12 - The affordable convertibleDisplayPerformanceBattery Life...
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Published: 2016-09-30, Author: Matthew , review by: pcmag.com
Fast performance, Sharp, bright display, Keyboard is included,
Kickstand feels flimsy, Battery life on the shorter side compared with competition
The Acer Switch Alpha 12 is a good value, offering top speed in its price range, a crisp display, and useful extras. There are some minor design caveats, but this Windows tablet can help you be productive without breaking the bank...
