Acer announces new Swift 5 and Swift 3 models
Acer has updated its popular Swift notebook line with new Swift 5 and Swift 3 series models.
To push the limits of what is possible with a slim and lightweight device, these new laptops come with 12th-generation Intel® Core ™ processors, stunning screens, and enough battery life for the rest of the day.
In short: it provides everything a professional who is always on the move needs.
The new Acer Swift 5 (SF514-56T) is a premium laptop designed for mobile professionals who need to work on the go and look good while doing so. However, in this sleek look, the laptop’s unibody CNC chassis is equipped with a 12th-generation Intel® Core ™ processor with up to 12 cores and Intel® Iris® Xe graphics – all while maintaining a weight of 1, 2 kg due to the aluminum construction. The thickness of only 14.95 mm is complemented by 16GB dual-channel LPDDR5 memory and up to 2TB of storage on PCIe Gen 4 SSD.
Specially designed for effortless use, Swift 5 features Windows Hello built into a fingerprint reader on the power button to provide more convenient and secure connections. The voice curtain works as a personal productivity assistant.
The laptop has also been tested with Intel® Evo ™ to meet key experience goals such as instant start-up and offers up to 10 hours of battery life. In addition, a 30-minute charge of the battery provides over 4 hours of operation.
As a final detail, the laptop’s OceanGlass ™ touchpad was made from plastic waste recovered from the ocean, providing a sleek, glass-like touch. This “green” distinction does not come with the price of performance: the touchpad is Microsoft Precision Touchpad certified and supports multi-finger gestures.
The Acer Swift 5 has a great WQXGA (2560 × 1600) touch screen plus a number of user-centric features that help it stand out. Users will immediately notice the thin frames on all four sides of the screen, allowing a screen-to-chassis ratio of 92.22%.
A 16:10 aspect ratio provides more vertical screen space than the traditional 16: 9 aspect ratio, which means users can see more of a document or spreadsheet before they need to scroll. The screen is covered with a layer of Corning® Gorilla® Antimicrobial Glass that is durable and treated with silver ions to protect the surface from microbes.
Swift 5 is also a great choice for those who work from home or on the go and who frequently attend many teleconferences. The MIPI FHD Webcam uses Acer Temporary Noise Reduction (TNR) technology to provide high-quality video feedback, even in low light conditions, while technologies such as Acer PurifiedVoice AI with AI Noise Reduction ensure that the user’s voice it sounds loud and clear. The laptop also comes with Wi-Fi 6E for improved overall connectivity.
Supported by powerful hardware, the Swift 5 is equipped with an impressive range of thermal solutions. Its illuminated keyboard has a design with air inlets, being able to remove 8-10% more heat than a standard keyboard, while a TwinAir system with dual fan and D6 heat pipes further increase the flow of air. air and thermal efficiency. Users can adjust this cooling performance to suit the current task by pressing “Fn + F” to switch between three modes of use: silent, normal and high-performance.
Swift 5 manages to offer users everything that is best: it is thin and light, but it also boasts a complete selection of ports. Users can take advantage of two Thunderbolt ™ 4 ports, one HDMI 2.1 port and two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (one of which can be used to power external devices even when the laptop is turned off).
The Acer Swift 3 (SF314-512) is a completely new 14-inch laptop, suitable for use on the go. Available in three attractive colors, the device equips users with the latest 12th generation Intel® Core ™ processors and up to 2TB of SSD storage. It has a bright 16: 9 QHD display and an FHD webcam with Acer TNR technology for high-quality video calling, while Wi-Fi 6E and DTS Audio contribute to a great streaming experience. The essential ports are also covered: USB Type-C, USB Type-A and HDMI 2.1.
Perfect for an active lifestyle, the Swift 3 can be quickly charged at any time, offering 4 hours of battery life on a single 30-minute charge. The Swift 3 is also equipped with Acer’s TwinAir dual-fan cooling system, which offers a 65.8% improvement over the thermal performance of a single fan.
