Acer Swift 5

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Date Published: 29 Aug 2024

Intel Core i7-1260P
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
512GB SSD
16GB RAM
1.20 kg (2.6 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

8.3 Portability Excellent

8.0 Display Excellent

6.0 For Work Good

3.7 For Gaming Mediocre

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Specs

Display
14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS

HDD/SSD
512GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
16GB RAM

Body Material
Aluminum

Dimensions
310.5 x 213.3 x 14.95 mm (12.22" x 8.40" x 0.59")

Weight
1.20 kg (2.6 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge

2x USB Type-C
4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD)

HDMI
2.1

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.2

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
FHD

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
2x Microphones with Acer Purified Voice

Speakers
Front-facing Stereo Speakers, DTS Audio

Security Lock slot
Kensington Lock

Gifts
1 mois d'abonnement Xbo Game

Portability

Acer Swift 5 (SF514-56 / SF514-56T)

12.22" x 8.40" x 0.59" Dimensions

1.20 kg (2.6 lbs) Weight

Average 14.0-inch laptop

1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) +22% Weight

Review

Acer Swift 5 in-depth review

Once one of the lightest notebooks out there, the Swift 5 has fallen to the clutches of the HP Pavilion Aero 13, and ASUS ExpertBook B9 B9400. However, Acer has figured that having the lightest chassis is not the most important thing anymore.Now, the Swift 5 (SF514-56T) comes with Intel's Alder Lake-P processor. They are pretty powerful but require adequate cooling to perform well. This is why Acer hasn't spared any resources in the design of its thermal management.The company is really proud of its "TwinAir" cooling setup and claims a huge performance boost over last year's model. Of course, we have a test that will access the claims and the efficiency of Acer's solution.In addition to the cooling, another big talking point about 2022's Swift 5 is its display. It now comes wi[...]

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Pros

Good battery life
Super rigid chassis
100% sRGB coverage and accurate colors with our Gaming and Web design profile (AUO B140QAN03.2 (AUODD9E))
No PWM (AUO B140QAN03.2 (AUODD9E))
HDMI 2.1 + two USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 1) ports
2x Thunderbolt 4 + Gen 4 SSD support
Fingerprint reader
Antimicrobial Gorilla Glass display surface

Cons

No SD card reader
Soldered memory

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

This is an ultrabook. Essentially, this means you shouldn't expect to find much to upgrade on the inside. Thankfully, the storage is not soldered and supports Gen 4 SSDs.Check out all Acer Swift 5 (SF514-56T) prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To access this laptop's internals, you need to undo 11 Torx-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, and lift it away from the chassis.2. Remove the battery This notebook is equipped with a 56Wh battery pack. It lasts for nearly 12 hours o[...]