CES 2023: Acer Upgrades Swift Lineup with Swift Go Series

Acer has updated its Swift range of laptops with the addition of the Swift Go and has also shown a successor to the Swift X14 and Swift 14 that will include the new Intel 13th generation CPUs. The new Acer Swift laptops are covered in the following information.

Acer Swift Go Specifications

The Swift Go 16 and Swift Go 14 include 13th-generation Intel Core H-series processors, support for Intel Unison, and Intel Evo certification. More than 9.5 hours of battery life are promised for the Swift Go 16 and Swift Go 14. The two laptops can handle up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD.

The Swift Go 16 and 14 have a microSD card reader, a Thunderbolt 4 port, and a USB C port. In addition, the laptops are compatible with Wi-Fi 6E. The Swift Go 16 has a 3.2K OLED panel with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, while the Swift Go 14 has a 2.8K OLED panel with a refresh rate of 90 Hz.

Both laptops have a Vesa DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification, an OLED panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio, a peak brightness of 500 nits, and coverage of the entire DCI-P3 color gamut. Additionally, the TUV Rheinland Eyesafe display certification is included with both laptops.

The 1440p webcam on the Swift Go laptops features automatic framing, eye contact, and blurry background. In low light, high-quality video is provided by Temporal Noise Reduction (TNR).

The Acer Swift Go has a screen-to-body ratio of 90% and a sleek 14.9mm aluminum chassis. The 16-inch model is about 1.6 kg heavier than the 14-inch model, which weighs less than 1.3 kg. The Swift Go laptops have an upgraded TwinAir dual fan system, dual D6 copper heat pipes, and an air-inlet keyboard to control the thermals and improve performance at the same time.

The Swift Go 16 and 14 have a microSD card reader, a Thunderbolt 4 port, and a USB C port.

Swift X14 by Acer

The 13th generation Intel Core H-series processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU are included in the specifications of the Acer Swift X14. With pre-installed NVIDIA Studio Drivers that have been verified by NVIDIA Studio, the Swift X14 is designed specifically for creative work. In addition, the laptop has advanced thermals that keep the internal components cool and a redesigned chassis with a larger battery for daytime use.

The laptop has a 14-inch 2.8K OLED screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate, covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color space, is certified by VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 500, and has a peak brightness of 500 nits.

A 1080p full HD webcam with AI noise reduction is also included, as are Acer PurifiedView and PurifiedVoice. The laptop has multiple ports, including a microSD card reader and dual USB Type-C ports with HDMI 2.1.

Swift 14 Acer Specifications

The lightweight and thin CNC-machined unibody chassis of the new Swift 14 is made of aerospace-grade aluminum and is available in Mist Green or Steam Blue. The PC's jewel cut edges and twofold anodized materials give it an exceptional look, and it is just 14.95 mm flimsy and weighs 1.2 kg. Ocean-bound plastic waste is used to make the OceanGlass touchpad.

The Acer Swift 14 is available in two models, each with a touchscreen display of 14 inches and two resolutions: WUXGA (1920 x 1200) and WQXGA (2560 x 1600). In addition to being treated to prevent the growth of bacteria, the display is covered in Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass for increased durability and scratch resistance.

The laptop has two DTS-enhanced speakers and a 1440p QHD webcam with TNR technology. It also has Windows Hello support and a fingerprint reader, allowing users to securely log in with just their fingerprint.

The laptop has an HDMI 2.1 port and two USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4 ports. The Swift 14 laptop has Intel Core H-series processors up to the 13th generation, is certified by Intel Evo, and comes with support for Intel Unison.

The battery life is more than 9.5 hours. Acer's TwinAir dual-fan system with D6 copper heat pipes and an air inlet design are the laptop's thermal solutions, which increase airflow and keep the system cool.