SeekerAcer Swift 5
The lightest 15.6-inch laptop the world has ever seen, Acer's 2.2-pound Swift 5 is a design landmark whose portability outweighs its minor imperfections.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Never slow down your best performance with the lntel Evo platform verified for boundary-breaking performance and responsiveness, best-in-class WiFi 6E connectivity, instant wake from sleep mode, and a battery designed to last and charge fast.
- Dedicated Intel Iris Xe graphics inside - optimized to pair with the latest 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1260P processor, immerse yourself in your favorite content or multi-task like a pro.
- A True Visual Representation: Create your best content on the 14" WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS 100% sRGB Widescreen LED-backlit with Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass multi-touch display, 425 nits brightness and 16:10 aspect ratio
- Internal Specifications: 16GB LPDDR5 memory (maximum 16GB); 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD; Killer Wireless Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 supports dual-stream Wi-Fi in the 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands, including 2x2 MU-MIMO Technology; Bluetooth 5.2
- Power button on with Fingerprint Reader: Featuring Computer Protection and Windows Hello Certification, help keep your Acer PC secure
- Made to Move: At just 2.65 lbs., this Acer Swift 5 laptop is ready to go where you go. The metal design is thin and lightweight, but packs a whole lot of battery power with fast charging capability
- The FHD front-facing camera uses Acer’s TNR (Temporal Noise Reduction) technology for high-quality imagery in low-light conditions while the blue glass lens reduces ghosting and flares.
PROS
+ Unbelievably light for its screen size.
+ Sunny 1080p screen.
+ Good battery life.
CONS
- No Thunderbolt 3 port or SD card slot.
- Screen is reflective.
- Beaucoup bloatware.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on March 19, 2019
The lightest 15.6-inch laptop the world has ever seen, Acer's 2.2-pound Swift 5 is a design landmark whose portability outweighs its minor imperfections.
80
By The Verge on August 22, 2022
Acer’s Swift 5 is a portable, sturdy Windows laptop with a nice high-resolution display. It’s quite thin and light, with a solid design, but the battery life is a deal-breaker at this price point.
70
By TechAdvisor on May 01, 2017
The Acer Switch 5 is a great all-rounder laptop for those who want high-end flavour without a price that’ll make you wince. While this isn’t the best-looking premium laptop around, the Switch 5 is also cheaper than just about all of them, by several hundred pounds in some cases. If you don’t hate the look and don’t mind a plastic trackpad, there’s little reason to delay. The screen is very good for the price, build quality is solid, performance is comparable to much more expensive laptops and there are even some advanced extras like a narrow screen surround. Acer has pulled out another great laptop deal.
90
By The Verge on March 21, 2019
Acer’s Swift 5 is a remarkably light Windows laptop at just 2.2 pounds — and that’s with a 15.6-inch display. It’s got a boring design and too much bloatware, but it’s a nice choice for maximum portability.
75
By PCWorld on February 10, 2020
The Acer Swift 5 is one of the lightest clamshell laptops ever made, but it compromises performance and battery life to take home that honor.
80
By TrustedReviews on December 13, 2019
If you're after a sub-£1000 laptop that’s big on portability without skimping on performance, the Acer Swift 5 should definitely be on your list.
90