Acer Swift 3 Ryzen 7 4700U

AMD’s new Ryzen 7 4700U processor breathes life into an otherwise unremarkable notebook, allowing it to surpass more-expensive competitors on performance, though the display and build quality aren't great.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Acer Swift 3 Ryzen 7 4700U 1

Product details

  • Aspect Ratio:16:9
  • AMD Ryzen 7 4700U Octa-Core Mobile Processor (Up to 4.1 GHz) with Radeon Graphics; 8GB LPDDR4 Memory; 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD
  • 14" Full HD Widescreen IPS LED-backlit display (1920 x 1080 resolution; 16:9 aspect ratio)
  • Intel wireless Wi-Fi 6 AX200 802.11ax; HD webcam (1280 x 720); Backlit keyboard; Fingerprint reader
  • 1 - USB Type-C port USB 3. 2 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) DisplayPort over USB Type-C and USB Charging, 1- USB 3. 2 Gen 1 port (featuring power-off charging), 1 - USB 2. 0 port and 1 - HDMI port
  • Just 0.63" thin and 2.65 pounds and up to 11.5 hours of battery life

PROS

+ Excellent performance for the price
+ Thin and light
+ Clicky-feeling keyboard
+ Long battery life

CONS

- Display is dark with poor contrast
- Audio lacks bass
- Webcam image is barely visible regardless of lighting
- Build quality feels fragile

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on May 06, 2020
AMD’s new Ryzen 7 4700U processor breathes life into an otherwise unremarkable notebook, allowing it to surpass more-expensive competitors on performance, though the display and build quality aren't great.
70
By PCMag on July 09, 2019
Acer's 13.3-inch Swift 3 brings a few wins to the ultraportable arena, chief among them a moderate $899.99 price. Even with a so-so screen and some keyboard stumbles, it's worth a look.
70