Acer Aspire R13 (R7-371T)

50% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

75% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Unfortunately, its own design flaws, such as a temperamental mouse and stubborn lid lip, hamper this convertible. Its lack of connectivity will steer away laptop professionals while the mediocre display will keep the R13 from truly replacing a tablet.

Solid construction. In-Plane Switching (IPS) touch screen. Versaitle hinge design keeps keyboard protected in touch modes. Almost 11 hours of battery life in testing.

Slippery keys on keyboard. Lots of bloatware. Ezel mode can be awkward to use.

Conclusion The Acer Aspire R 13 (R7-371T-50ZE) has a unique and versatile hinge that sets it apart from the other convertible-hybrid laptops on the market. Its battery life in testing is one of the longest we've seen on any Windows hybrid, including...

Design, performance, exceptional battery life.

Inadequate hardware documentation, pricing confusion on website.

Some of my all-time favorite laptops have been made by Acer, including the 17.1-incher I take with me on road trips. The Aspire R 13 has joined that list, and the low-end model I tested should be more than enough computer for the majority of users.

Solid construction. Intel Core i7 CPU. 512GB solid-state drive (SSD). WQHD screen.

Pricey. Lower battery life than rivals. Hinge that converts system to different modes is overly complicated.

Conclusion The Acer Aspire R 13 (R7-371T-72TC) is at the vanguard for thin-and-light laptops that offer convertible screens. Its unique hinge gives you a little more versatility than the dual-hinge flipping displays of similar systems. You get good...

In the end, I walk away from the Acer Aspire R 13 with the feeling that Acer is trying something new here, but it is not working as well as they had hoped. The design is certainly unique, but the drawbacks overshadow the small gains available. If the R...

Adjustable multimode screen; Superfast SSDs; Solid overall performance; Better battery life than competition ; Display lacks touch home button for tablet mode; Clunky design; Weak audio quality ; Offering a swivel screen with multiple modes, Acer's R13...

Display lacks touch home button for tablet mode; Clunky design; Weak audio quality ; Offering a swivel screen with multiple modes, Acer's R13 is a 2-in-1 that delivers powerful performance in a versatile but clunky design.

Offering a swivel screen with multiple modes, Acer's R13 is a 2-in-1 that delivers powerful performance in a versatile but clunky design.

Unique design ; Fast SSD ; Adjustable display ; Solid battery life ; Strong performance

No home button on display ; Display lid difficult to grab ; Heavier than competing convertibles ; Poor audio quality ; The Acer Aspire R13 combines power and versatility to provide the ideal 2-in-1 for users who want a marriage of creativity and...

The Acer Aspire R13 combines power and versatility to provide the ideal 2-in-1 for users who want a marriage of creativity and productivity in a single device.

Bright, high-contrast Full HD screen, Swift SSD, Decent build, Good input devices, Long battery life

No recovery media

Acer's 13.3-inch Aspire R13 R7-371T-52EL convertible has more than enough computing power for routine. The laptop barely heats up and usually runs quietly. A swift solid state drive ensures a fast-working system. The screen is also appealing. Acer...

Sophisticated mode switching, High build quality, Very good touchscreen, High-resolution screen

High price, No metal case, Speakers just average despite the Dolby logo, Fonts can sometimes be a bit blurry depending on the scaling

Acer managed to combine almost every possible operating mode in one device, without having to make any significant sacrifices in terms of the handling. If you do not mind the slightly increased dimensions for a 13-inch device, and if you are also ready...