Acer launches Swift 5, the lightest 15-inch Notebook

Acer has announced the pricing and availability of the Swift 5 (SF515-51T) notebook, the lightest notebook PC with a 15-inch display. Designed for discerning customers who want an envy-inducing PC, the Swift 5 delivers exceptional performance in an elegant chassis that weighs less than one kilogram (990 g/2.2 pounds).

The Swift 5 is powered by the latest 8th-Generation Intel Core i7-8565U and Core i5-8265U processors to deliver responsive performance and up to 10 hours of battery life for day-to-night productivity. Running Windows 10, the new Swift 5 is a large-screen productivity powerhouse.

Jerry Hou, General Manager, Consumer Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer, says, “Acer is consistently developing new ways to engineer thin-and-light chassis designs that house the latest technology with stellar features. The industry-leading sub-1kg weight on the new Swift 5 delivers all that’s best in an ultra-portable notebook: a sleek chassis, stylish design and slim bezels with superb performance and battery life.”

The Swift 5’s groundbreaking design features top and bottom covers that are constructed from magnesium-lithium alloy for a thinner design while ensuring durability without bending or twisting. The magnesium-aluminum alloy palm rest provides an extra sturdy base when using the keyboard and trackpad. The slim chassis measures only 15.9mm (0.63 inches) thin, yet makes room for a fingerprint reader that supports Windows Helloso customers can log in to their accounts faster and keep their device more secure.

Complementing the fast Intel Core processors, the Acer Swift 5 boasts up to 16GB of DDR4 SDRAM and up to a 1TB NVMePCIe SSD for speedy boot times and file access. Customers can make the most of the system’s performance and long battery life even into evening hours with the LED backlit keyboard.

The Swift 5’s Full HD 1920x1080 IPS touchscreen features ultra-narrow bezels measuring just 5.87mm (0.23 inches), giving it an incredible 87.6% screen-to-body ratio to create an immersive viewing experience. The wide viewing angles make it easy to enjoy streaming video with friends and colleagues. Acer BluelightShield reduces blue-light emissions for nighttime viewing, while Acer Color Intelligence technology dynamically adjusts gamma and saturation in real time for optimum screen-colour and brightness. Plus, Acer TrueHarmony technology and optimized Dolby Audio deliver high-quality sound via the dual stereo speakers.

Customers have a fast and reliable Wi-Fi connection with 2x2 802.11ac wireless Gigabit performance. Also, ports are plentiful. The Swift 5 features a USB 3.1 Type-C Gen-2 port delivering high-speed 10 Gbps data transfers and supporting power delivery and display output, plus two USB 3.1 Type-A ports (one with power-off charging functionality), and an HDMI port.

Acer has updated its ultra-portable 14-inch Swift 5 with the latest Intel Core processors to deliver a boost in performance and battery life. Now using new Intel Core i7-8565U and Intel Core i5-8265U processors, the 14-inch Swift 5 offers an exceptionally fast and responsive experience and up to 8 hours of battery life to keep customers productive.

Outfitted with a14-inch Full HD display, the elegant chassis on the Swift 5 (SF514-53T) weighs only 970 grams (2.14 pounds) and measures only 14.9mm (0.59 inches) thin, making it the right device for people on the go. It sports a similar design to the 15.6-inch model that is both ultra-light and sturdy – built with a magnesium-lithium alloy construction for the top and bottom cover and a magnesium-aluminum alloy palm rest. The Full HD IPS touchscreen is surrounded by narrow bezels of just 9.32mm so customers can get the most from what’s on their display.

The Swift 3 line has been updated to include new models with 13.3-inch and 14-inch displays surrounded by slimmer bezels, sleek aluminum designs that open 180-degrees to lay-flat, and the latest technologies for performance and connectivity.

Acer will also offer the Swift 3 in two models with 14-inch displays for those who want a larger display in a sleek design for work, school or fun.

The Swift 3 (SF314-55/SF314-55G) packs a full HD 14-inch display into a 1.4kg (3.08 pounds) design that measures only 14.9mm thin (0.59 inches) and has super-thin 6.1mm side bezels. Powered by the latest 8th-Gen Intel Core i7-8565U/i5-8265U/i3-8145U processors, up to 8GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 512GB PCIe NVMeSSDs, the system is speedy and delivers 12 hours of battery life. Plus, it provides the option for discrete NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics, so customers have the power they need for more computing-intensive tasks such as editing video and casual gaming. Users can stay connected with 2x2 802.11ac Gigabit Wi-Fi and use the system’s USB 3.1 Type-C Gen2 port for high-speed 10 Gbps data transfers, powering delivery, as well as display output.

The Swift 3 offers the same full HD 14-inch display, processor and graphics options as the Swift 3 in a slightly larger design that makes room for a hard disk drive for mobile users that require plentiful data storage on-the-go. It also features an extra-large touchpad typically found on a notebook with a 15.6-inch display. The Swift 3 (SF314-56) also includes multiple ports, including a USB 3.1 Type-C Gen-2 port for high-speed 10 Gbps data transfers.

The Acer Swift 5 with 15-inch display will be available in North America in January 2019, starting at $1,099; in EMEA in November, starting at €1,099; and in China, in November, starting at ¥7,499.

The Acer Swift 5 with 14-inch display will be available in EMEA in September, starting at €999; and in China, in November, starting at ¥7,499.

The Acer Swift 3with 13-inch display will be available in EMEA in October starting at €799.

The Acer Swift 3 with 14-inch displays will be available in North America in November, starting at $799.99 and in EMEA in January 2019, starting at €799.

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary from region to region.