Acer Aspire Switch 11 V (SW5-173)

Nice price. Attractive 1080p In-Plane Switching (IPS) display. All-around speed improvement over its predecessor. Very good performance in most of our tests.

Deceptively heavy for its size, especially the plastic dock.

Conclusion Though some aspects of the Acer Aspire Switch 11 V's physical design could stand to be improved, its performance and high-quality display are highlights. Across the board, it's faster than the similarly priced or less expensive competition,...

Windows 10 pre-installed ; Good sound quality ; Reasonable performance

A touch too expensive ; Reflective screen

Bright, clear display ; Easy-to-use screen dock ; Responsive multi-touch trackpad

Poor battery life ; Protruding hinge

The inexpensive Acer Aspire Switch 11 V gets the big stuff right, but its small flaws keep it from five-star status.

Sturdy design ; Quick, convenient conversion ; Sharp screen

Lacks power of some rivals ; Pricey ; Heavy

The Acer Aspire Switch 11v may not dazzle with special features like the Yoga Tab 3 Pro's projector, or come with a responsive and accurate stylus like Microsoft's Surface tablets. And sure, the Core M processor lacks the impressive power of its Core i...