Acer Swift
The Swift is a line of consumer-oriented high-end 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.
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.
List of Acer Aspire Swift models and specifications
The Swift lineup consists of several sub-series, including:Swift 1: Entry-level models with basic CPUs, 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.Swift 5: Premium ultraportables with Intel Evo certification, magnesium-aluminum chassis, long battery life, and lightweight designs.Swift 7: : Ultra-thin models with ARM or Intel Core processors and minimal bezels.Swift X: Performance-oriented models with discrete GPUs for creators and power users.In 2023, Acer renamed its Swift 3, 5, and 7 series to Swift Go, Swift, and Swift X, respectively.
Technical Characteristics
Chassis and WeightSwift notebooks share a focus on thin and light construction:
• Swift 3 weighs approximately 1.2 kg and measures about 14.95 mm thick.
• Swift 5 features a magnesium-alloy chassis and Intel Evo certification.
Processors and Certification
Swift models are powered by modern CPUs:
- Swift 1: Intel Celeron/Pentium
- Swift 3: Intel 12th–13th Gen Core i7, AMD Ryzen; some models are Intel Evo certified
- Swift 5: Intel Evo devices with Core i7‑1165G7 and Iris Xe graphics
Swift displays range from entry-level FHD IPS to high-end OLED:
- Swift 1: 14″ FHD IPS, 250 cd/m² brightness, anti-glare
- Swift 3 OLED: 14″ 2880×1800 HDR OLED, 400 cd/m², 16:10 aspect ratio
- Swift 5: FHD IPS touchscreen with Gorilla Glass
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 : 17–24 hours depending on CPU configuration
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