What you need to know
- Acer unveiled its latest refresh to the Swift 5 notebook.
- The notebook brings a fresh design, slim bezels, and Intel's latest Core i CPUs with a new integrated graphics architecture.
- The refreshed Acer Swift 5 is expected to launch in October starting at $1,000.
Acer took the wraps off of a load of new PCs today, and not least among them is the new Swift 5. Expected to launch in October startin at $1,000, the new Swift 5 carries forward the elegant look of its predecessor, but with new hardware inside. There's also a new color to look forward to: mist green with gold accents.
Acer Swift 5 features and specs
The new Acer Swift 5 runs on Windows 10 home, powered by up to 16GB of RAM and Intel's Core i-series processors. Acer is mum at the moment on exactly which processors the Swift 5 will run, but it says the integrated graphics are based on Intel's new Xe architecture. Alternatively, you'll be able to get NVIDIA GeForce MX350 discrete graphics if you prefer.
The focus here, however, is on portability. Acer has backed that up with a thin and light design measuring a little over half-an-inch thick. That's packed in an all-metal chassis that looks rather slick. The 14-inch screen is flanked by slim bezels, and there's a layer of antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass to help cut down on screen crud.
| Category | Spec |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 Home |
| Processor | Latest Intel Core i |
| RAM | Up to 16GB LPDDR4x |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Optional NVIDIA MX350 |
| Storage | Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD |
| Display | 14 inches 1920x1080 (FHD) Touch, IPS 300 nits 16:9 aspect ratio |
| Ports | Thunderbolt 3 HDMI Two USB-A 3.2 (Gen 2) 3.5mm audio |
| Audio | DTS Audio |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader |
| Battery | 40Wh, 56Wh |
| Dimensions | 12.6 x 8.2 x 0.59 inches (318.9mm x 206.98mm x 14.95mm) |
| Weight | From 2.2 pounds (0.99kg) |
| Color | Mist Green Safari Gold |
| Availability | October (North America, EMEA, China) |
| Price | From $1,000 |
Wi-Fi 6 connectivity is here, which is to be expected now that it's starting to come standard in most PCs. Acer also says you'll be able to snag around four hours of battery life from a 30-minute charge, which can come in handy when trying to make it through your day.
Acer is explicitly targeting the Swift 5 at young professionals. That's evident in everything from the design to the attention to a cooling feature that lets you choose how much noise the laptop can make by toggling between silent, normal, and performance modes.
Look for the new Acer Swift 5 to arrive in October starting at $1,000 in the U.S. It's expected to launch in EMEA territories and China at the same time, starting at €1,099 and RMB 6,999, respectively.
