Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great laptop. Current generation i7 evo processor with a really top speb screen. Colors are good, high resolution and very bright. I put linux on mine and once you update the kernel to support the new hardware it works really well with no issues noted so far. Battery lasts for 6-7 hours with sustained use and very light for its size. I've been using it as my daily driver for a few weeks and couldn't be happier with it.

In all honesty, I absolutely love this computer. This is the first computer I've ever brought for myself. I've owned my computer for a month now, previously I had this exact computer which was a gift from my dad when I was heading for college. My previous computer, which is the same as the one I currently have, ran very good, it was fast, never gave me issues, and allowed me to play video games without issue. Now with my new computer, it runs just like my previous computer, fast, no issues, and like my previous computer, I can play games without issues. I love my computer and I'd very much recommend this computer for anyone who's looking for a new computer.

Amazingly fast. Great on my 74 year old eyes. It is very liite and I carry it with me all the time. I would recommend the Acer brand to anyone.

The Acer Swift 16 AI is a great option for those looking for a portable and powerful laptop with a stunning OLED display. While it has some drawbacks, its pros make it a solid choice for productivity and entertainment. If you're willing to compromise on audio quality and graphics performance, this laptop might be perfect for you.

This laptop has been great in every way. Didn’t need anything to crazy because that what my custom desktop is for. Screen looks amazing everything is responsive and fast . I haven’t had any hiccups with this at all. Battery life is also really good.

Its a great laptop that does everything we want it to. Fair price and runs great!

Nice laptop. Its fast and powers up instantly. PLEASE - If you buy this the screen doesn't enable the HDR quality by default and will make your screen an 8-bit 60z display unless you right click on your desktop, select display and then enable HDR. Go to advanced settings in that same menu, and make sure your refresh rate shows 120hz. Hope this helps.

This computer is quick and has really really nice colors in the screen.

I really love all the features in this laptop and especially love the IA, it is super helpful and scary human like with its speach patterns ez to use and comes with its own button for the AI and a program that you can go to so you can check if evois running smoothly. Not one problem and makes life ez

Perfect fit for my meefs. Love the screen size and clarity.

I was looking for a multi-purpose laptop that could run office tools as well as 3d printer design software when I picked up the Acer Swift 16" 3K OLED.  After a week of use, I find that it is a quality touchscreen laptop both in its visual appeal and multi-tasking ability, but it does come with a few quirks regarding the layout and features.   In the box is the laptop, power cable, and soft case. The setup is the standard Windows workflow.  As far as the build, this laptop is light at less than 4 lbs and boasts a HDMI port, 2 x USB-A 3.2 ports, 2 x USB-C 4 (Thunderbolt) ports, and a headphone jack. One of the things I love about this laptop is that it is a 16" laptop that has a nice, easy to view, bright screen at 340 nits brightness, with minimal border and vibrant colors to include true black that comes with an OLED. The screen is considered 3K resolution, which gives sharper more defined images due to having the increased pixel count. In addition to the resolution, and good news for the casual gamer, is the 0.2ms response time. On the flip side, I do wish there was a better graphics card than the Intel Arc to match the quality of this display. As for viewing, the screen is glossy, which you can view from nearly any angle, and it has about the same reflectiveness as a cell phone screen. While not significant, I did find that I had to position the screen to certain angles when working in areas with bright overhead lighting.  The keyboard layout is as expected, keys respond well, and have enough travel and weight to be accurate for both typing and gaming. However one of the quirks to this layout is that Acer tried to squeeze a keypad into a space that really doesn't fit. The number keys are narrower than a full keypad, and are so compact that it's hard to use them if you're used to a full sized number pad.  I'd much rather see that real estate used for better purposes such as speakers, new features, or even optimized keyboard layout. The last thing to note about the build, is that the screen will lay flat, the hinges pivot the base up and away from the desk, so it allows for some air flow, even when fully extended. I do wish the hinges were slightly beefier since the design puts some  downward force on them when the screen is at a 90 degree angle. Overall the build is solid, the screen is fantastic, and keyboard design is ok.  As far as features go, the front facing 1440p QHD camera is nice, it offers detailed resolution and does not wash out in well lit areas. It is one of the best quality cameras I've seen on this level of laptop build. A feature that may eventually stand out is that the Acer Swift is all about AI, both productivity tools and speed of these tools, and is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 series 2 processor. In addition to the CoPilot+ tools, Acer has loaded its AI supported PurifiedView and PurifiedVoice tools that allow lighting adjustments, blurring, and noise filtering during video conferencing. Note that many of the AI tools are expected to be released in later builds, so this is just a small glimpse into what is planned to come. The Intel NPU used to support this AI performs up to 47 TOPS (trillions of operations / second). If you're new to AI focused chips, NPUs are typically less powerful than GPUs, but they also consume much less power which means you can run in a slim laptop build without having to beef up the build or fan capacity. In addition to the processor, the laptop comes with 16 GB RAM,  1 TB storage capacity, and the somewhat lackluster Intel ARC graphics card that does support DirectX12.2 with ray tracing.  A few other things to note, this laptop comes with wifi 7 to include multi-link capability. I have this laptop paired with a wifi 6 router and there is zero speed degradation. As I mentioned this isn't something I picked up for gaming, but it isn't terrible for lag or tearing, and can keep up with the majority of the games I cycled through from Steam. While not surprising, this is not a laptop you'll buy for the speaker quality.  The built in speakers are flat, tinny sounding, and not positioned towards you regardless of angle. Do yourself a favor and run an external speaker or a headset for video conferencing or streaming. Lastly, the mousepad has an AI illumination that will light up when AI functions are in use. Not exactly a useful tool, but something that is different and will give you a clear indicator when AI processes are occurring and potential bandwidth implications if you're using other software.  Bottom line, this build is unique, it's got some great horsepower for multi-tasking, and alludes to some neat AI features that are yet to be released. My top issues are the underwhelming graphics card, the bizarre skinny keypad, and the speakers. My top favorite features are the processor's ability to multitask, rendering speeds are quick during modeling, and I absolutely love the crisp bold images the display produces. I think this ranks as a very solid multi-purpose laptop, it can game, work, and create with ease. 

It has been over a 15 years since I have had a acer in my household, last one was a desktop and I thought I would try a Acer out, this time, being this Co-Pilot+ laptop to see what Acer is like after all these years and I have been using this for roughly 5 days now of the day of submitting this review and my thoughts that follows.... Packaging: When received, the laptop was boxed up inside another box. Very well packaged. The box itself is not snazzy with any artwork but very minimal with the logo and even showcasing a sticker showing its a VESA Certified DisplayHDR with True Black 500 and its EyeSafe Sticker and of course the specs on the side box. Upon opening the box, the laptop is protected with the common soft fabric like sleeve that encases the laptop, then a thin fabric sleep inside the laptop protecting the screen from the keys when the laptop is closed. Taking the laptop out, there is the documentation then a charger and separated from it inside the packing box was a bonus of a Laptop carrying sleeve with the Acer logo on there. Nice of Acer to include that for someone who may want to keep the laptop from getting scratched/scuffed when carrying it in a backpack or whichever if the person don't have a laptop carrying bag. Design and Build: The Swift 14 AI is a lightweight and slim laptop, It features a backlit keyboard that has no flex, providing a good typing experience with adequate tactile response. The keyboard layout is standard, with the exception of an AcerSense and AI CoPilot key. Although the keys are slightly smaller, this is likely due to the laptop's compact size. The laptop is equipped with four USB Type-C ports and three USB 3.2 Type-A ports. I would prefer one additional USB Type-C port instead of the Type-A ports, as many devices are transitioning to USB Type-C. However, depending on your peripherals, you may find the Type-A ports useful. There is also a headphone jack available for convenience. The display is impressive with a screen resolution of 2880x1800 and a refresh rate of 120Hz, it is a vibrant, vivid, rich 3k OLED touch screen with a glossy finish that makes visuals stand out. The laptop's webcam is one of the best I've encountered, offering a 1440p IR resolution. The mouse pad provides solid clicks and feels smooth and consistent to use. The monitor exhibits no flex, and the hinges are sturdy. Overall, the aluminum chassis is well constructed, highlighting the laptop's quality. First time usage: I plugged in the charger and let it charge while also powering it on for the first time. Be aware that after connecting to the internet while setting it up, it takes about 30 to 45 minutes (depending on the speed of your connection of course) to install Windows 11 updates before finally getting to the desktop. I then looked over the installed programs and found that there is what I consider to be bloatware, McAfee, ExpressVPN and one called "App Explorer" by SweetLabs. Then the usual clean up of the "apps" category with some games that I was not interested in then to give it that Windows 7 Era feel/look, I installed ExplorerPatcher and OpenShell from GitHub to make it feel personal for myself. Also set it up using fingerprint sensor logging into Windows and that did great. Performance wise, multiple programs that I used and were running, I did not experience any lag, any performance hits. It was very smooth. Some may knock on Intel ARC Graphics but bare in mind that the ARC graphics is dedicated and not some old integrated Intel basic graphics. I played some Minecraft, some older games such as Tomb Raider Definitive Edition, Fortnite and I had no gripes with smooth gameplay. I wouldn't say its a gaming laptop by any means and I wouldn't place your hope on playing the newest games out today with no flaws but older games, it will play them without a problem. Speakers: Really wish I could type out all positive on this front but the speakers is very very lackluster. Very flat, no base, no oomph, when listening, sounds like your listening to a tiny cheap speaker inside a box that barely gets loud. I would not count on being able to hear them in moderate to loud environments. If absolutely have to have sound coming from this laptop, I would highly recommend using a wireless speaker connected to it. Battery: With this being a Intel Core Ultra 7, this is part of the Lunar Lake family, highly praised for it competing in the market for top notch performance, especially in battery area and this will hit that area, it states that this can get up to multi-day usage with up to 20ish hours on battery. I did one test starting with the battery at 100% and using it around 4-6 hours a day, closing the lid when finished and opening up the next day and only browsing and reading articles, it used about 30-40% each day and on the 3rd day, having to finally having to juice it back up on the charger. This is highly impressive! Copilot: At this time, Copilot is very limited (no fault on Acer) but due to Microsoft having delayed the somewhat highly controversial feature called "Recall" If you have not heard about it, I highly suggest looking that up and then the "Click to Do" feature are still not available to the public yet as of this review. The only CoPilot AI features that are available and well known is the Copilot button where you can ask questions to the AI and then the Windows Studio Effects for your webcam where you can blur out the background and other special effects that can be done. Until these features and other features are released to the general public, then the general Copilot+ Laptops will be limited on AI features (if that is what your personally looking to take advantage of is AI 100%. One thing that is missing... Take note Acer.... It needs a SSD/HDD Indicator LED light. There is a few manufacturer's that still have this today and its vital (in my personal opinion) to have that in case the PC may appear to be frozen but maybe the PC is working really hard on installing or doing something in the background. Conclusion: Its a great vibrant Acer laptop that I enjoy a lot, aside from the abysmal speakers, battery is superb, performance is above and beyond and the build and display is as smooth and absolutely amazing.

When someone thinks of acer they may think of gaming. Another individual may think of gaming laptops. The Acer Swift 16 AI laptop is not a gaming laptop, but rather it is a fast laptop that can be used in a business setting, college, or for creativity. Want to do some light gaming? The Swift 16 should be able to handle the light gaming with its Intel Arc graphics card but make note of “light.” This is my review of the acer Swift 16” AI laptop. *TLDR at the bottom ====================== IN THE BOX: Acer included a nice protective sleeve, small charger, and some documentation with this laptop. I would’ve liked if the charger had foldable pins for easier storage. Regardless, I do like the size of the charger. This size will make it extremely easy to carry around. ====================== DESIGN/FIRST IMPRESSIONS: In terms of design, the Acer Swift 16 sports a sleek ice black color that is low key. The entire laptop is this color except for the acer logo and stickers that display hardware information. The track pad is large, and keyboard is comfortable as well. The number pad is awkwardly tiny but nevertheless, it works fine. Additionally, there are some quick setting keys mapped to the F keys. Do make the note that if your trackpad does not work, make sure to turn it on using F10. The OLED display is the part that stands out the most. Not only is it bright and vibrant but the viewing angles are incredible. I know OLED screens are vulnerable to screen burn-in but it is hard to tell how this one will fare. I have hidden the task bar which should help prevent that screen burn-in. Avoiding static images all the time should help minimize the risk too. ====================== PERFORMANCE: Upon boot, be aware that the newest version of Windows will take a while to install. About 45 minutes or so later, the computer will boot into Windows. I did notice that there was a lot of bloatware which I am not a fan of. There were several acer apps installed and third party apps like Express VPN, and McAfee. There were also pinned games in Start which were later deleted. Speakers are decent, sound is mostly flat and there is absolutely no bass. In terms of performance, the Acer Swift 16 AI is indeed swiftly. From bootup, to light web browsing, and cloud gaming, the Acer Swift will allow you to quickly open something quickly and get right into the action. If you are a creative or someone who does keep lots of tabs, apps, or multi-tasks, you may find that the amount of memory is limited. At one point, I was using, Chrome, word, and another app or two, and my memory usage went up to 70%. If you plan to multitask with this laptop , I certainly recommend upgrading to a minimum of 32GB of memory. As for the graphics card, it is a Intel Arc graphics card which is mid-tier and capable of some lightweight gaming. I mostly used XBOX game pass which does work flawlessly but honestly I would look something else more capable if a gaming laptop is what you are looking for. ====================== CONCLUSION: Overall, this is a neat business laptop with a beautiful display and sleek black look. This laptop is not flashy which is nice to have. It is a 16” laptop but yet lightweight making it easily portable. Some of the items that stick out is the OLED display and processing speed. On the other hand, some items that could use improvement are the following: If you are a multitasker, the 16GB of memory will not be enough, if possible, increase the memory to 32GB. The speakers are decent and good enough to show others videos or be on a video call but I recommend using headphones or external speaker to experience the complete sound. All in all, this acer laptop is great for a business use case, college student, or a creative. The processing speed, beautiful OLED display and the 1 tb of storage should be plenty for these users.

Great laptop besides the speakers, which are shockingly bad. The display is fantastic, though it is glossy so it reflects light sources easily. The keyboard has a good tactile feel to it. I wish the touchpad was larger but it's smooth and responsive. There's some kind of matte, ant-fingerprint coating on the metal chassis that feels really nice to the touch and hides smudges. It's also got all the document navigation keys like home, pg up, etc, which was important for me as I do a lot of writing. The battery life is good. Nothing out of this world but considering this thing's got a 3k 120hz OLED panel it's not bad. The Acer software it ships with is pretty bad. There's a ton of bloatware. This is a good laptop if you can snag it for under $800

Pros - Stunning display, plenty of power, keyboard is easy to type on, decent battery, lightweight Cons - speakers are comically bad, number pad is configured strange, doesn't feel too premium So far so good! I'm coming from a 2018 i5 FHD laptop so the i7 speed and 3k display are a huge upgrade. The laptop shell doesn't feel the most high end, but the specs make up for it. Note that when streaming in full screen, I had flickering on the screen and had to return my purchase - BestBuy made it very easy. Overall, at the sale price, the specs are super strong and it punches above its weight.

The brand new Acer Swift 16 is $350 off right now at Best Buy, only $850 - not a gaming laptop, only has integrated graphics, but the integrated graphics are good for light gaming. Very thin and light. Has Lunar Lake 256V which has exceptional battery life, like near Macbook levels, great single core speed, slow multi core speed, very good iGPU, and runs super cool and quiet. 2880x1600 (3:2) 120 Hz OLED, gorgeous screen, good touchpad, fantastic keyboard and a numpad which I like, for data stuff Fingerprint reader on power button is super fast and accurate Speakers are literally god awful, like laughably bad. Worse than phone speakers. Back left side: 2x Thunderbolt 4 USB C, 1 USB A, full size HDMI Back right side: 1x USB A, combo mic/headphone jack Only other annoyance besides the terrible speakers is the fact that both USB C ports (used for charging) are on the same side. I like being able to charge from both sides But overall, for $850 this, in my mind, is a truly insane deal for lightweight programming/simple gaming/general use (really anything that isn't going to use a lot of multicore CPU), so long as you don't use the speakers very often. If it was full price, at $1200, I would probably be looking elsewhere simply because you can get something that matches this everywhere, but with better speakers. But at $850, just insane value.

Absolutely love it. The display is crisp and clear. The laptop is quick and amazingly noiseless. It's lightweight and also comes with a padded case. The AI is cute but does not make much of a difference when being used. Would definitely recommend if looking for a laptop that's above the basic budget laptops but does not cost as much as a gaming. I think I'll definitely get some good years using it.

Acer Swift 16 Review: Perfect for Streaming and AI Tasks I've been using the Acer Swift 16 for streaming and AI work, and I’m really impressed! The performance is top-notch, thanks to the Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics. With 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, multitasking is a breeze, whether I'm editing videos or running streaming software. The 16-inch WQXGA display offers stunning visuals with vibrant colors and bright details, making my streaming experience enjoyable. The built-in speakers are clear and enhance the audio quality, which is a big plus. This laptop is also lightweight and sleek, making it easy to take on the go. Compared to previous models and rival laptops like the Dell XPS 15 and MacBook Pro, the Swift 16 stands out for its performance and value. Overall, the Acer Swift 16 is a fantastic choice for anyone looking for a powerful laptop for streaming and AI applications. Highly recommended!

The laptop has an amazing screen, I'm loving the OLED 120hz touchscreen, minimal wobble on the 180degree. The software is responsive, preinstalled bloatware is minimal and battery life is great. I love the premium feel of the laptop too. There are just a few noteworthy things that missed the mark from 5 stars... - The speakers might as well not be there. 2 downward facing speakers that sound muffled and low volume. The louder you turn them up, the more muffled and distorted they sound. -They keyboard includes a numpad, which i prefer. The downside is the layout they chose. It feels like an afterthought that was crammed onto the laptop. Just small and cramped enough to not be comfortably effective, but its there so they can claim its included. -The backlit keyboard. Its included, but at this price point i expect it. There is a few different brightness levels, though the difference isnt noticeable and even at the brightest level, not very effective. -The Webcam. It's supposed to be a great 1440p webcam but i'm not impressed at all. Overall, this is a strong 4.5 stars with a few things that are holding it back. Would i buy it again? Maybe...I wouldn't pay the full $1200. Depending on current sales from Acer and the competitors I would think carefully about my choices, but if the price is right and you need a quality laptop you cant go wrong with this one.

I bought this for starting my bachelors, and I love it! Im on publoc transport, and the light weight of this laptop makes it comfortable to carry in my backpack. The battery life last about 2 days straight with normal 8-10 hour use per day. It even runs some minor games for those boring lunches or just free time. Screen is bright and crisp, and the touch really helps me personally for zooming in and following instead of using the mouse.