Looks like Acer is on roll after the Rugged lineup Acer also refreshes the Acer Swift 5 series today. The new Acer Swift 5 is the lightest and the thinnest notebook from Acer. The new Acer Swift 5 will come with all-metal design with aluminium chassis.
The ultraportable device may be a beacon of both design and performance, sporting knowledgeable aesthetic that’s protected by impressive functionality. This year’s model features ultra-narrow bezels that leave a 90% screen-to-body ratio, a touchscreen with Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass and new colours, like mist green.
The Acer Swift 5 is an ultrathin-and-light notebook that sits at the intersection of favour, power and portability. Its 14.95 mm (0.59 in) chassis is formed from high-grade magnesium-lithium and magnesium-aluminium, allowing it to pack subsequent-gen Intel Core processors with powerful integrated graphics supported Intel’s new Xe architecture and optional NVIDIA GeForce MX350 GPUs while staying under 1 kg (2.2 lbs).
This power makes it possible to seamlessly run multiple applications directly, and 1 TB of high-speed PCle SSD storage on top of up to 16 GB LPDDRAX ensures that they load quickly. Furthermore, those within the office or on a call will appreciate the power to regulate what proportion sound the device makes by alternating between three cooling modes: silent, normal or performance.
The Swift 5 has a chic design that comes in two colour palates: mist green or safari gold, both with gold accents. The notebook’s all-metal chassis is defined by confidently sharp angles and a minimalist profile that creates it a superb option for image-conscious professionals. That being said, the Swift 5’s design isn’t all about looks. This year’s model includes a specially designed hinge that slightly elevates the device while the screen is opened, allowing a more ergonomic typing experience, better thermal performance and, most notably, makes the device’s beautiful screen more prominent.
Opening the notebook reveals a generously large trackpad and a 14-inch FHD IPS touchscreen display, both of which support multi-finger gestures to supply an incredibly intuitive experience. The screen features 300 nits brightness1, covers 72% of the NTSC gamut and is surrounded by ultra-narrow bezels on all four sides that leave up to a 90% screen-to-body ratio, creating a vivid and immersive viewing experience that creates the Swift 5 perfect for enjoying movies and relaxing after work.
The Swift 5’s touchscreen display is roofed with a layer of Antimicrobial Corning® Gorilla® Glass2, which has been specially formulated to scale back the expansion of odour and stain-causing microorganisms on the touch display. Additionally, users have the choice to further include an antimicrobial coating on the touchpad, keyboard and everyone covers of the device.
The Swift 5 features an outsized 56 Wh1 battery that lasts all day and maybe fast-charged during a pinch, granting 4 hours of use off just a 30-minute charge-time. A number of connectivity options like USB Type-C, Thunderbolt and USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, additionally to dual-band Intel Wi-Fi 6 (GIG+) and Bluetooth 5.0. For convenience and security, the Swift 5 is additionally equipped with an embedded fingerprint reader for Windows Hello. It also supports Wake on Voice, enabling users to activate and query Windows 10 even when the screen is off.
