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Acer Swift

Line of notebook computers by Acer, Inc From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Acer Swift
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The Swift is a line of laptop computers produced by Acer. They are designed to be lightweight and thinner than typical laptops. Laptops in the Swift series are the Swift 1, Swift 3, Swift 5 and Swift 7.

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In an announcement in February 2023, Acer changed its model serial, with the Swift 3, Swift 5 and Swift 7 series renamed as the Swift Go, Swift and Swift X respectively.

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List of Acer Aspire Swift models and specifications

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Acer Swift 7 (2020)

The Swift lineup consists of several sub-series, including:

  • Swift 1: Entry-level models with basic CPUs (Celeron/Pentium), aimed at budget-conscious users.
  • Swift 3: Mid-range models featuring Intel Core i5/i7 or AMD Ryzen processors, thin-and-light form factors, and modern connectivity (Wi-Fi 6, USB-C).
  • Swift 5: Premium ultraportables with Intel Evo certification, magnesium-aluminum chassis, long battery life, and lightweight designs.
  • Swift 7 (later rebranded as Swift Go): Ultra-thin models with ARM or Intel Core processors and minimal bezels.
  • Swift X: Performance-oriented models with discrete GPUs (e.g., NVIDIA RTX series) for creators and power users.

In 2023, Acer renamed its Swift 3, 5, and 7 series to Swift Go, Swift, and Swift X, respectively. [1]

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Technical Characteristics

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Chassis and Weight

Swift notebooks share a focus on thin and light construction:

• Swift 3 weighs approximately 1.2 kg and measures about 14.95 mm thick. [2]

• Swift 5 features a magnesium-alloy chassis (~1.05 kg) and Intel Evo certification. [3]

Processors and Certification

Swift models are powered by modern CPUs:

  • Swift 1: Intel Celeron/Pentium (Jasper Lake) [4]
  • Swift 3: Intel 12th–13th Gen Core i7 (e.g., i7‑1260P), AMD Ryzen; some models are Intel Evo certified [5]
  • Swift 5: Intel Evo devices with Core i7‑1165G7 and Iris Xe graphics [6]

Display and Input

Swift displays range from entry-level FHD IPS to high-end OLED:

  • Swift 1: 14″ FHD IPS, 250 cd/m² brightness, anti-glare [7]
  • Swift 3 OLED: 14″ 2880×1800 HDR OLED, 400 cd/m², 16:10 aspect ratio [8]
  • Swift 5: FHD IPS touchscreen with Gorilla Glass [9]

Most models include backlit keyboards, precision touchpads, and Windows Hello via fingerprint readers or IR cameras.

Battery Life and Charging

Battery life is a highlight of the Swift series:

  • Swift 1: ~13.5 hours from a 48 Wh battery
  • Swift 5: Up to 15 hours from a 56 Wh battery
  • Swift 14 & 16 AI (2024): 17–24 hours depending on CPU configuration [10]

Connectivity and Ports

Swift laptops are equipped with robust I/O options:

  • Dual USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 or USB4, USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, audio jack
  • Modern wireless connectivity: Wi‑Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth 5.x [11]
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