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Products in this category are scored under Frontum Tablets Methodology v3.0: the technical score from the specifications is the base, and independent expert and video reviews (up to ±0.5 points), owner opinions (up to ±0.3) and best-of lists (up to +0.3) move it up or down.
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Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-17G7 (2GB + 564GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£260RAM capacity:2 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:10.1 inchesChipset:Intel Atom Z3735F

Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-17G7 (2GB + 564GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 11 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-17G7 (2GB + 564GB)
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

5.1

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

8.0

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.9, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 61% of tablets
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

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5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

4.1

Performance

20%

4.7

Display

16%

4.8

Camera

14%

6.0

Battery

12%

5.4

Connectivity

8%

7.7

Software

5%

4.8

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

â–¼Worse than 83%
8.0

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

7.8

Popularity

Grades by review (11)
11 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 60%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £260
Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-17G7 (2GB + 564GB)

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Reviewers like the price and solid build but dislike the display, while battery life and performance divide opinion.
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Technical Specifications of tablet Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-17G7 (2GB + 564GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

22%

4.1

Performance

20%

4.7

Display

16%

4.8

Camera

14%

6.0

Battery

12%

5.4

Connectivity

8%

7.7

Software

5%

4.8

Design

3%

4.8

Audio

5.1
Reviews score
8.0
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.5
RAM capacity
2 GB
This tablet has 2 GB of RAM, which is less than 61.3% of tablets and equal to 15.5% of tablets.
Process node
22 nm
This tablet is built on a 22 nm process, which is larger than 57.9% of tablets and equal to 7.2% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
This tablet has 32 GB of internal storage, which is less than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 17.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
382 points
This tablet scores 382 points in single-core tests, which is lower than 71.9% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
Chipset
Intel Atom Z3735F
This tablet runs on Intel Atom Z3735F, which is less advanced than 79.7% of tablets and equal to 0.8% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Screen resolution
1280×800
This tablet has a 1280×800 screen, which is less sharp than 68.1% of tablets and equal to 21.7% of tablets.
Refresh rate
?
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
149 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 149 ppi, which is lower than 86.8% of tablets and equal to 9.2% of tablets.
Display glass type
Chemically Strengthened Glass
This tablet protects its screen with Chemically Strengthened Glass, which is less durable than 65.1% of tablets and the same as 12.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
2 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 93.6% of tablets and equal to 5.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 2 MP resolution, which is lower than 53.8% of tablets and equal to 25.5% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
8,060 mAh
This tablet has 8,060 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 74.3% of tablets and equal to 0.1% of tablets.
Charging speed
10 W
This tablet charges at 10 W, which is slower than 60.9% of tablets and equal to 33.3% of tablets.
Battery life
12 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 12 hours, which is longer than that of 65.7% of tablets and equal to that of 9.3% of tablets.
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 56.9% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
LTE support
no
This tablet does not have built-in LTE. 42.9% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
no
This tablet does not have built-in GPS. 82.9% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G. 8.1% of tablets offer this.
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Windows
This tablet uses the Windows operating system, which is less advanced than the one used by 84.2%.
Update support duration
?
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not support app tracking protection. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
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What reviewers say
IP rating
not rated
This tablet's IP rating is not rated, which is less protected than 16.5% of tablets and the same as 83.6% of tablets.
Weight
630 g
This tablet weighs 630 g, which is heavier than 81.4% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.7% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
This tablet has a microphone array of 1, which is more than 0.2% of tablets and equal to 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.3% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.8% of tablets.
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer this.
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Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-17G7 (2GB + 564GB) vs the average tablet

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  • 2 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (12 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    12 hours vs 10 hours
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • 22.1% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (8,060 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    8,060 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • 14.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.0/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    7.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (11)
    11 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.0 vs 7.0
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3L vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3L vs LPDDR3
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Atom Z3735F vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Atom Z3735F vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 200 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (200 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    200 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • 14.3% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    7.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (11)
    11 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.0 vs 7.0
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (DDR3L vs LPDDR3).
    DDR3L vs LPDDR3
  • More advanced chipset
    This tablet has a more advanced chipset than the average tablet (Intel Atom Z3735F vs MediaTek MT8169A).
    Intel Atom Z3735F vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 200 Hz higher PWM dimming frequency
    This tablet has a higher PWM dimming frequency than the average tablet (200 Hz vs 0 Hz). The average tablet has PWM dimming frequency of 0 Hz.
    200 Hz vs 0 Hz
  • 2 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (12 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    12 hours vs 10 hours
  • Monitors battery health
    This tablet monitors battery health, while the average tablet does not. 36.7% of tablets monitor battery health.
  • 22.1% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (8,060 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    8,060 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Supports HDMI output
    This tablet supports HDMI output, while the average tablet does not. 49.8% of tablets offer this.
    micro-HDMI port
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 6 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    2 MP vs 8 MP
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • 138 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (263 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    263 nits vs 401 nits
  • 32.6% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (149 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    149 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has fewer CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 8). The average tablet has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 79.8% lower multi-core score
    This tablet has a lower multi-core score than the average tablet (382 points vs 1,891 points). The average tablet scores 1,891 points in multi-core tests.
    382 points vs 1,891 points
  • 2 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM than the average tablet (2 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    2 GB vs 4 GB
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not support big.LITTLE architecture, while the average tablet does. 51.7% of tablets support big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 52.2% slower GPU clock
    This tablet runs its GPU slower than the average tablet (311 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet runs its GPU at 650 MHz.
    311 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 47.6% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (382 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    382 points vs 729 points
  • 50% less internal storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet has 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 28.9% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (10.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    10.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 57.1% larger process node
    This tablet has a larger process node than the average tablet (22 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    22 nm vs 14 nm
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (Intel HD Graphics vs Mali-G51).
    Intel HD Graphics vs Mali-G51
  • 8.5% lower CPU speed
    This tablet has a lower CPU speed than the average tablet (1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    1.83 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 266 MHz slower RAM speed
    This tablet has a lower RAM speed than the average tablet (1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz). The average tablet has RAM speed of 1,866 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 1,866 MHz
  • 4 years older
    This tablet was released earlier than the average tablet (2015 vs 2019). The average tablet was released in 2019.
    May 2015
    2015 vs 2019
  • 138 nits dimmer screen
    This tablet is dimmer than the average tablet (263 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    263 nits vs 401 nits
  • 32.6% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (149 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    149 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 137 nits lower typical brightness
    This tablet has a lower typical brightness than the average tablet (263 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    263 nits vs 400 nits
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1280×800 vs 1920×1200).
    1,280×800 vs 1,920×1,200
  • Less durable glass
    This tablet has less durable glass than the average tablet (Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). The average tablet uses Corning Gorilla Glass.
    Chemically Strengthened Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Less vivid contrast
    This tablet has less contrast than the average tablet (910:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    910:1 vs 1,015:1
  • 50% slower touch response
    This tablet samples touch more slowly than the average tablet (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average tablet samples touch at 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 6 MP lower rear resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution rear camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a rear camera of 8 MP.
    2 MP vs 8 MP
  • 3 MP lower front resolution
    This tablet has a lower-resolution front camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has a front camera of 5 MP.
    2 MP vs 5 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • Worse main-camera video
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a narrower front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No tap-to-focus
    This tablet does not support touch autofocus, while the average tablet does. 83% of tablets support touch autofocus.
  • No manual exposure control
    This tablet does not support manual exposure, while the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets support manual exposure.
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • No backside-illuminated sensor
    This tablet does not have a BSI sensor, while the average tablet does. 52.6% of tablets have a BSI sensor.
  • No fast charging
    This tablet does not support fast charging, while the average tablet does. 56.8% of tablets support fast charging.
  • 44.4% slower charging
    This tablet charges slower than the average tablet (10 W vs 18 W). The average tablet charges at 18 W.
    10 W vs 18 W
  • No USB-C port
    This tablet does not have a USB Type-C port, while the average tablet does. 54% of tablets have one.
  • Older Wi-Fi standard
    This tablet has an older Wi-Fi standard than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No GPS
    This tablet does not include GPS, while the average tablet does. 82.9% of tablets include GPS.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet has an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5).
    4 vs 5
  • No face recognition
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56.4% of tablets support face recognition.
  • Less advanced operating system
    This tablet runs on a less advanced operating system than the average tablet (Windows vs Android). Operating system choice shapes app support, updates, and ecosystem features.
    Windows vs Android
  • No camera and mic privacy
    This tablet does not support camera and mic privacy, while the average tablet does. 56.6% of tablets offer this.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 53% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • 28.6% heavier
    This tablet is heavier than the average tablet (630 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    630 g vs 490 g
  • 2.95 mm thicker
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (11 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8 mm thick.
    10.95 mm vs 8 mm
  • 86.7 mm wider
    This tablet is wider than the average tablet (262 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    262 mm vs 175.3 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Liron Segev
≈ estimated
27/06/2015
Hands-on review · two weeks of use
Verdict
Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-17G7 is not a gimmick: a capable Windows tablet with long battery life and a sturdy hinge.
8.0
JuanBagnell
≈ estimated
31/03/2015
Long-term test · one month of daily use
Verdict
Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-17G7 is a practical hybrid at a low price; its charging and battery drawbacks are not fatal.
8.0
UltrabookReview
≈ estimated
13/05/2015
Hands-on review · battery, keyboard, screen and storage tests
Verdict
The Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-17G7 is surprisingly good for its price, despite a plastic build, a low-resolution screen and limited storage.
7.0
TechEdit
≈ estimated
23/04/2015
First look · quick walkthrough of UI and keyboard
Verdict
The Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-17G7 is a fun little hybrid that won't cost much.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Overview video
Brand video
Not graded
Overview video

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-17G7 (2GB + 564GB)

  • Exceptional battery life, with some testers recording over 13 hours of use.
  • Bright IPS display providing wide viewing angles and vibrant colors.
  • Versatile 2-in-1 design with a magnetic hinge that allows for four different modes: notebook, tablet, tent, and display.
  • Included keyboard dock often features an additional 500GB hard drive for expanded storage.
  • Solid connectivity for a budget device, including dual-band Wi-Fi and a full-size USB port on the dock.
  • Comfortable typing experience with well-spaced keys for its size.

What customers don't like about Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-17G7 (2GB + 564GB)

  • Underpowered performance from the Intel Atom processor, making it unsuitable for demanding tasks or modern gaming.
  • Slow charging times via the micro-USB port, sometimes taking several hours to reach full capacity.
  • Top-heavy design when docked, which can cause the device to tip over backwards if tilted too far.
  • Low screen resolution (1280x800) that may feel dated compared to higher-resolution competitors.
  • Significant screen glare when used outdoors or under bright overhead lighting.
  • Limited 2GB of RAM and 32-bit operating system restrict multitasking and software compatibility.
  • Speakers are reported to be weak and barely audible at lower volumes.

Verdict

The Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-17G7 is a versatile 10.1-inch 2-in-1 hybrid featuring a detachable magnetic Snap Hinge 2 and a quad-core Intel Atom Z3735F processor. This specific configuration includes 2GB of RAM and a dual-storage setup totaling 564GB, combining 64GB of eMMC flash memory in the tablet with a 500GB hard drive housed in the keyboard dock. Its primary strengths include an IPS multi-touch display protected by Gorilla Glass, exceptional battery life reaching up to 12 hours, and the flexibility of four usage modes. However, it is limited by subpar performance for intensive tasks, a relatively low 1280 x 800 resolution with significant screen glare, and a top-heavy design when docked.

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