Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12

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Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 148 reviews of Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Alastair Stevenson (trustedreviews.com)

Acer Switch Alpha 12

The Switch Alpha 12 is Acer's attempt to create a Microsoft Surface rival. It aims to offer the same tablet-first convertible experience, but at a significantly more competitive £600 starting price. That makes it over £100 cheaper than similarly...

Aug, 2016

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Expert review by : Aatif Sulleyman (trustedreviews.com)

Acer Aspire Switch 12

Most of us are now familiar with two-in-ones and convertibles, but Acer's tried to take versatility to a whole new level with the Aspire Switch 12. Marketed as a 'five-in-one', you can use it as a laptop and a tablet, though its detachable keyboard and...

Large, sharp display ; Versatile design ; Reliable performance

Uncomfortable trackpoint ; Poor selection of ports ; Cheaper rivals available

Sep, 2015

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Expert review by : Lewis Leong (techradar.com)

Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 review

An incredibly budget-friendly Microsoft Surface clone

Great performance for the money ; Solid build ; Vibrant screen

Short battery life ; Keyboard feels cheap ; Tons of bloatware

The Acer Switch Alpha 12 is a Microsoft Surface clone that offers great value for those looking for a PC tablet. However, it’s short battery life and cheap feeling keyboard make it hard to recommend for people who actually want to do work.

Dec, 2016

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Acer Switch Alpha 12 review: Affordability is its ace

The laptop-replacement market is going from strength to strength, with every manufacturer worth its salt looking to innovate in the 2-in-1 market and stand apart from the top-of-the-pack Microsoft Surface. With the Acer Switch Alpha 12, the Taiwanese...

Affordable, keyboard and stylus included (in the UK), ample power to rival Microsoft Surface, silent operation, decent screen, integrated and adjustable stand

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

As a full laptop-replacement the Acer Switch Alpha 12 ticks many of the right boxes. The integrated stand is solid, the silent operation from the LiquidLoop cooling system is an obvious benefit, there's as much power on hand as a Microsoft Surface Pro...

Jul, 2016

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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Acer Switch Alpha 12 hands-on review

How do you beat the Surface Pro 4? Well the Acer Switch Alpha 12 is cheaper and is fanless despite having a Core i processor thanks to liquid cooling.

It’s another Surface Pro 4 rival (or clone even) but it’s a quickly growing market where competition is a good thing. Acer has done a great job of packing in decent specs into a device with a nice design which hits a lower price point than rivals. It’s...

Apr, 2016

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Acer Switch Alpha 12 review

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It used to be that the Apple iPad was the tablet everyone wanted to emulate, but we've seen a spell of manufacturers looking to create their own Microsoft Surface Pro competitors. The Acer Switch Alpha 12 - a 12-inch tablet with detachable keyboard...

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Lee Bell (theinquirer.net)

Acer Aspire Switch 12 hands-on review

A close look at one of Acer's first Intel Core M devices

The Aspire Switch 12 offers a fresh and innovative design in the Windows 8.1 laptop market and in our short experience with it, we found it fun to use with fast and responsive performance.

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Justin Pot (digitaltrends.com)

Acer Switch Alpha 12 review

Acer's Switch Alpha 12 performs admirably beside more expensive Windows 10 tablets.

Aug, 2016

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Expert review by : Matthew Buzzi (pcmag.com)

Acer Switch Alpha 12

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.

Fast performance. Sharp, bright display. Keyboard is included.

Kickstand feels flimsy. Battery life on the shorter side compared with competition.

Conclusion The Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 represents a strong value, standing as one of the fastest midrange tablets we've tested, but coming in at a reasonable price. The screen is sharp with a high resolution, and the USB-C port is a welcome...

Sep, 2016

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)