Microsofters · 01/12/2015
Full review · keyboard, screen, storage and game tests
The Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-17G7 is a pleasant convertible with useful extras, held back by a plastic keyboard, noisy drive and dull screen.
Likes- Hard drive in the keyboard dock adds storage
- Several stand positions for different uses
- Good brightness and multi-finger touchpad gestures
- Games run about as well from the drive as from internal storage
Dislikes- Plastic keyboard with stiff, tiring keys
- Hard drive is noisy and its vibration reaches the keyboard
- Screen colours look weak
- Only a USB 2.0 port
Topes de Gama Plus · 20/08/2015
Hands-on review · weight, screen, audio and camera tests
The Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-17G7 is a very cheap Windows convertible for basic school use, as long as multimedia expectations stay very low.
Likes- Windows 10 and a storage drive for a low price
- Keyboard dock offers several stand positions
- Dock attaches firmly and connects smoothly
Dislikes- Screen is weak, with poor viewing angles and low brightness
- Keyboard feels cheap, like plastic
- Speakers are quiet and sound poor
- Two-megapixel cameras with average image quality
WinPhone metro · 22/07/2015
Hands-on review · daily work and battery tests
The Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-17G7 is a good product for its price, though battery life falls short of the claimed figure.
Likes- Good performance for everyday work and Office apps
- Large screen with 500GB storage in the keyboard
- Works as either a tablet or a laptop
- Good value for the price
Dislikes- Battery lasted about 5 to 8 hours, short of the claimed 12
- Occasional slowdowns with several apps open
- Brief full freeze when many apps are open
Luca Mariani Official · 11/10/2017
Week-long test · first impressions and daily use
Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-17G7 is a positive overall pick, suitable for light travel use, though memory space is a clear drawback.
Likes- Good for travel and light everyday use
- Positive first impressions after a week
- Light enough to carry around
Dislikes- 32 GB storage causes space and update problems
- Reinstalling fails for lack of free disk space
- Battery drains quickly
Tutto Windows · 05/06/2016
Hands-on review · benchmarks, battery and app tests
Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-17G7 has clear flaws like limited memory and a low-resolution screen, but it is easy to use and recommended.
Likes- Complete package for a budget tablet with a keyboard
- Good overall build quality
- Italian warranty and official Acer support
- Battery lasts up to about eight hours of screen-on use
Dislikes- Only 2 GB of RAM, so performance drops with several apps open
- Low 1280x800 resolution makes images look soft
- Default power settings drain the battery too quickly
- Preinstalled software and shortcuts add clutter
Mister Quindi · 20/01/2016
Hands-on review · keyboard, battery, performance and camera
Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-17G7 is highly recommended for its price, despite a weak front camera and a loose keyboard hinge.
Likes- Battery life up to around ten hours
- Comfortable keyboard with a more solid hinge
- Good Windows 10 performance for everyday tasks
- Full HD video playback runs without problems
Dislikes- Keyboard attachment feels loose when forced
- Front camera has very low resolution
- Light video editing is slow
- Plastic finish looks cheap and toy-like
Techzilla TZ · 22/12/2015
Hands-on review · build, keyboard, battery and performance
Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-17G7 is a complete all-round device, not perfect but dependable, with good value for its class.
Likes- Solid plastic build with no creaks
- Keyboard with good spacing and feedback
- Battery life often reaching ten hours
- Smooth Windows 10 performance for everyday tasks
Dislikes- Touchpad is small for heavy use
- Heavy programs like Office or Photoshop take up to a minute to open
- Few apps in the Windows Store so far
- The body can tip backwards when fully opened
HDblog · 05/08/2015
Hands-on review · battery, heat and performance tests
Acer Aspire Switch 10 E SW3-013-17G7 is acceptable as a secondary machine, best suited to holidays and travel rather than main use.
Likes- Runs cool, with the chassis shedding heat well
- Front camera is bright and sharp for its class
- Micro HDMI output and Miracast work well
- Full-size USB port makes it feel like a real PC
Dislikes- Battery life falls short of the claimed twelve hours
- Mid-range Atom platform struggles with many tabs or games
- Preinstalled cloud apps must be removed at first boot