Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-78M8
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Quick verdict
Acer Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-78M8 is a well-rounded laptop for everyday productivity, school, entertainment, and general multitasking. Its main strengths are a balanced hardware configuration, while the memory capacity is modest.
Best for: Basic everyday tasks, web browsing, documents, and streaming.
Consider another option if: You regularly run demanding applications or keep many programs open at once.
Pros
- Integrated graphics are suitable for everyday visual tasks and media playback
- Balanced specifications for its intended type of use
Cons
- 8GB of RAM may limit heavier multitasking
- Onboard memory cannot be upgraded after purchase
- Limited storage may fill quickly with large files or games
- Not intended for demanding gaming or sustained GPU-heavy creative work
Brand
Acer
Model
SA5-271-78M8
Processor
6th Generation Intel? Core? i7-6500U 2.5GHz
NPU
No
RAM
8GB LPDDR3
HDD
256GB SSD
Display
12" QHD (2160 x 1440), Multi-touch, IPS technology
Graphics
Intel? LPDDR3 Shared graphics memory
Wireless
802.11 a/c, Bluetooth 4.0
Ports
1 x MicroSD Card Reader, 1 x USB-C 3.1
Camera
Yes
OS
Windows 10 Home
Battery
2-cell 4870 mAh Li-ion
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