14 DAY TRIAL // Acer has recently unveiled the Switch 5, a new 2-in-1 device that targets the same potential buyers as Microsoft’s Surface lineup with a form factor that makes it possible to be used as a laptop or tablet.
The Switch 5 features a 12-inch display with a 2160x1440 pixel resolution, but the most interesting technology is actually hiding under the hood.
The device comes with Acer’s signature Liquid Loop cooling system, which is basically a very catchy name for a fanless design that’s not using coolers to keep the 2-in-1 cool as ice, but liquid. This means the Switch 5 is completely silent and Acer says another advantage is that you never have to be worried about dust getting inside and affecting cooling performance.
Kaby Lake chips
In terms of power, the Switch 5 can be ordered with Intel Kaby Lake chips, including Core i3-7100U, Core i5-7200U, or Core i7-7500U processors. These are all laptop-class CPUs, so it’s important to know that you’re not going to feel any performance drop despite the smaller dimensions.
Acer is also offering up to 8GB of RAM, obviously on the top-of-the-range configuration, and a maximum of 512GB storage on an SSD. You also get ports for the typical accessories, including Type-C, plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Additionally, the Acer Switch 5 comes with a built-in kickstand, so whenever you want to jump from tablet to laptop, you can do that by easily adjusting its position on the desktop. The detachable keyboard features illuminated keys as well, while the display can be used with a pen too, though such an accessory is not included in the box.
There are no specifics on the battery, but Acer promises you should get approximately 8 hours of autonomy, so in real-life, the device will probably last 6 or 7 hours with moderate usage.
As far as pricing is concerned, the Acer Switch 5 will have a price tag of $799 and will go on sale in June.
