Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51) review – Stunning OLED, Epic Battery Life
Imagine a laptop that pairs a jaw-droppingly beautiful 16-inch, 120Hz OLED screen with nearly 16 hours of battery life, all wrapped in a sleek, ultra-portable aluminum chassis. And then, for good measure, it throws in the latest AI-ready Intel Core Ultra power. That’s precisely the ambitious vision Acer aims to deliver with the Swift 16 AI (SF16-51), a machine that immediately impresses with its style and premium feel.
But in the competitive world of premium ultrabooks, does this stylish machine truly tick every box, or are there practical trade-offs lurking beneath its polished surface? Can its stunning display overcome the age-old enemy of glossy screens, the reflections, and does its performance live up to the “AI” moniker without compromise?
Join us as we dive deep into the Acer Swift 16 AI, putting its performance to the test, scrutinizing that vibrant OLED panel for both its beauty and its usability in real-world conditions, verifying its impressive battery claims, and examining every detail from its advanced webcam to that curiously tiny NumPad Enter key.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/acer-swift-16-ai-sf16-51-sf16-51t/
Contents
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51 / SF16-51T) - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 4000GB SSD
- RAM
- up to 32GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home
- Battery
- 70Wh
- Dimensions
- 356 x 249.42 x 9.9 - 15.9 mm (14.02" x 9.82" x 0.39")
- Weight
- 1.50 kg (3.3 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 2x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 2x USB Type-C
- 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.1
- Card reader
- Ethernet LAN
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- optional
- Web camera
- QHD IR HDR with Windows Hello Face Recognition
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- 3x Microphones with Acer Purified Voice 2.0 and AI Noise Reduction
- Speakers
- Dual Speakers, DTS: X Ultrasound Audio
- Security Lock slot
All Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51 / SF16-51T) configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://www.acer.com/us-en/support/product-support/Swift_SF16-51
What’s in the box?
Acer keeps things eco-conscious and minimal with the Swift 16 AI, starting with the box itself, made from 100% recycled materials.
Inside, you won’t find many extras – just the laptop and its remarkably compact 65W power adapter.
Seriously, the charger is impressively small and light, measuring just 90.0 x 51.0 x 28.5 mm (3.54 x 2.01 x 1.12 inches) and weighing around 192 grams (0.42 lbs), complete with its 150 cm (~4.9 ft) cable – almost like a phone charger, making it super convenient for travel.
Design and construction
Acer has crafted something genuinely special with the Swift 16 AI (SF16-51). From the moment you unbox it, the laptop screams style and elegance. Finished in what Acer dubs “Ice Black,” it presents a sophisticated, modern aesthetic further enhanced by the premium feel of its aluminium chassis, complete with subtle but sharp diamond-cut edges. This machine is impressively thin, featuring a tapered design that goes from just 9.92mm at the front to 15.95mm at the rear (0.39 to 0.63 inches), and it’s remarkably light too, weighing only 1.46 kg (3.22 lbs). Adding to the premium experience, the finish does an excellent job resisting fingerprints and smudges, keeping the laptop looking clean with minimal effort.
While Acer highlights its MIL-STD-810 certification for durability, we always approach these ratings with a practical eye. Our hands-on experience leaves us with mixed, but ultimately positive, feelings about its structural integrity. The primary interaction area – the palm rest feels exceptionally solid and stable. However, if you deliberately press down hard on the area behind the keyboard, near the Acer logo, there is noticeable flex. Thankfully, this isn’t an area you’d typically apply pressure to during normal use, so while it’s there, it doesn’t detract significantly from the overall sturdy feel in everyday handling.
Opening the lid showcases some thoughtful design choices. It can be lifted smoothly with just one hand, a nice convenience. However, the laptop is so light that if it’s sitting on a very smooth surface, the act of pushing the screen back might cause the entire unit to slide backward – a minor quirk stemming from its low weight. The hinge mechanism itself is excellent, allowing the screen to open a full 180 degrees to lay flat.
Furthermore, as you open the lid, the rear of the base gently lifts off the surface, creating a slight tilt that can improve typing ergonomics and potentially aid airflow underneath.
The display is framed by very thin bezels on three sides, maximizing the screen real estate and contributing to the modern look. The top bezel is necessarily a bit thicker, as it houses a rather sophisticated camera system: a 1440p QHD webcam equipped with Temporal Noise Reduction and Staggered High Dynamic Range (SHDR) for improved video quality, dual microphones, an IR sensor for Windows Hello, and even additional vision sensors supporting colour and ambient light detection. Crucially, Acer has included a physical privacy shutter here – a simple slider providing absolute peace of mind.
Moving down to the keyboard deck, Acer has managed to include a NumPad, albeit with slightly smaller keys than the main set. Be warned, the Enter key on the NumPad is unusually tiny. We’re reviewing laptops for 20 years already, and this is probably the smallest one we’ve ever seen.
The main keyboard itself offers a comfortable typing experience with its island-style keys, and it features a clean, two-level white backlight. As is becoming the standard across almost all new laptops, the Up and Down arrow keys are half-height, which might irk some users but is easy enough to adapt to.
For biometric login, a fingerprint sensor is cleverly integrated into the power button – it’s quite discreet and you might not notice it’s there at first glance.
Finally, the trackpad is a pleasure to use. It’s a comfortable size, offers multi-gesture support, boasts moisture resistance, and is topped with smooth, durable Corning Gorilla Glass.
Ports and Connectivity
On the left flank of the Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51), you’ll find two USB Type-C ports. These ports support USB4 40Gbps, Thunderbolt 4 standards, and DisplayPort over USB-C for external video output. They also handle the laptop’s charging via USB Power Delivery, accepting 65W (20V) DC input, and can provide a basic 15W (5V/3A) output to charge other devices. Also located on the left is a USB Standard-A port operating at USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds (5 Gbps), which conveniently features power-off USB charging. An HDMI 2.1 port with HDCP support rounds out the left side, providing a standard connection for external displays and potentially supporting high resolutions and refresh rates like 4K@120Hz or 8K@60Hz, although the actual output might depend on the specific system configuration.
The right side is less populated, featuring one additional USB Standard-A port, also running at USB 3.2 Gen 1 speeds (5 Gbps). Beside it sits a standard 3.5mm combination headphone/speaker jack that supports headsets equipped with built-in microphones. There is no built-in Ethernet port, meaning users requiring a wired network connection will need to use a USB-C or USB-A adapter or docking station.
Wireless connectivity is state-of-the-art, featuring a Killer Wi-Fi 7 module (supporting 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be standards). This card operates across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands and utilizes 2×2 MIMO technology for enhanced performance and reliability on compatible networks. Complementing this is Bluetooth 5.4, which notably includes support for Bluetooth LE Audio, offering potential improvements in audio quality and efficiency for compatible wireless audio devices.
Display and Sound Quality, Display Profiles
| Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51) | ATNA60CL11-0 (SDC41B6) |
| Diagonal | 16.0 inches (40.6 cm) |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 pixels |
| Max Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Pixel Density | 212 PPI |
| ‘Retina’ Distance | Greater than or equal to 41 cm |
Viewing Angles
Viewing angles are good. We take photos from different angles to evaluate the quality.
Also, a video with locked focus and exposure.
Color Coverage
The whole “sail-shaped” map below (Fig. 1) consists of all the colors we can see, while the black crooked line shows all the colors from real-world scenes and nature around us.
Then, we’ve drawn some of the most important and interesting color spaces, compared to the colors the panel of Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51) can show:
Standard/For Web: sRGB – widely used color space for most consumer devices, ideal for Web design and development
For Print: AdobeRGB – used in professional photo editing, graphic design, and print
For Photographers/Video Editors: DCI-P3 – used in high-end film production, post-production, and digital cinema
Premium HDR: Rec.2020 – the widest consumer ITU color standard, covering a massive 75.8% of the visible spectrum, a benchmark for premium HDR content
Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51): the yellow dashed triangle (– – – – – –) represents the range of colors this monitor can display.
In our tests, we calculated the total color coverage of the display at 100% of the sRGB color gamut and 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
(Fig.1) Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51) covers 100% of the DCI-P3 gamut
Brightness and Contrast
The maximum brightness in HDR mode is 612 cd/m² at 8% white fill and 650 cd/m² on a full white screen.
The maximum brightness in SDR mode is 409 cd/m² in the center of the screen and 406 cd/m² averaged across the surface with a maximum deviation of 2%.
The Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) on a white screen at maximum brightness is 6550K.
The contrast ratio of OLED panels is excellent because the pixels turn off completely when displaying black.
Uniformity: Luminance, Contrast, and Color Deviation
The figure below shows the results from our uniformity test across different sections of the screen. It’s measured at 185 nits (Windows slider = 53%) — a brightness level we consider typical for standard working conditions.
DeltaE values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users. For those working with colors, screens with DeltaE values no higher than 2.0 are recommended.
Color Accuracy
Let’s check the difference between real colors and those you’ll see on the Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51). We measure that distance in DeltaE – the higher the number, the more different they look.
Values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users, while values below 2.0 are suitable for color-sensitive work. A value below 1.0 means the difference is indistinguishable to the naked eye.
For the next graph, we’ve selected 24 common colors, including dark/light skin, blue sky, green grass, etc.
Before our calibration of the Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51), the Average color accuracy was 1.3 dE (Fig. 2), and with our Design and Gaming profile, it lowered to 0.9 dE (Fig. 3).
(Fig. 2) Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51) in its factory condition
(Fig. 3) Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51) with our display profile
Comparison in the Display P3 color space.
Health Impact: PWM (Screen flickering)
Some use PWM to regulate their brightness, which means that instead of reducing the light intensity, they pulse or flicker. Our brain merges the image, so it appears darker, but this strains both it and our vision, especially when the frequency of the pulses is low. You can read more about that in our dedicated article on PWM.
In the graph below, you see the intensity of light at different brightness levels—on the vertical axis is the brightness of the emitted light, and on the horizontal axis—time.
The luminance of the Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51) display pulsates across the entire brightness range, but with limited amplitude. We find the display relatively comfortable for vision in this regard.
Health Impact: Blue light emissions
Installing our Health-Guard profile reduces harmful Blue Light emissions while keeping the colors of the screen perceptually accurate.
If you’re not familiar with the Blue light, the TL;DR version is – emissions that negatively affect your eyes, skin, and your whole body. You can find more information about that in our dedicated article on Blue Light.
Health Impact: Screen Reflectance
Glossy-coated displays can cause eye fatigue in high ambient light conditions due to reflections. We measure the level of screen reflection with the display turned off, at a 60° angle.
The reflectance of the Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51)’s screen is 158 GU. This means that the screen is highly reflective thus could lead to eye fatigue.
High Gloss: >70 GU
Medium Gloss: 30 – 70 GU
Low Gloss: <30 GU
Here’s how it compares to all the other series we’ve tested:
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Sound
The sound of the Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51) is of relatively good quality. In the subjective listening of a sound file, the low, middle and high frequencies have slight deviations in purity.
Work Performance: CPU, Storage, AI
You can order the Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51) with a choice of many Core Ultra 200 processors, and 16GB or 32GB LPDDR5X RAM.
– Intel Core Ultra 9 288V / 32 GB RAM – the most powerful option, offering the highest boost speeds and 32 GB of RAM, making it ideal for demanding tasks like AI workloads, video editing, and heavy multitasking.
– Intel Core Ultra 7 258V / 32 GB RAM – slightly less powerful but still high-performing, also with 32 GB of RAM, making it a great choice for power users.
– Intel Core Ultra 7 256V / 16 GB RAM – has similar processing power to the 258V but comes with only 16 GB of RAM, which may be limiting for memory-intensive tasks.
– Intel Core Ultra 5 228V / 32 GB RAM – a solid mid-range choice with decent performance and 32 GB of RAM, suitable for everyday productivity and light creative work.
– Intel Core Ultra 5 226V / 16 GB RAM – the most basic model, with 16 GB of RAM and lower overall performance, best for general use like browsing, office work, and media streaming.
We chose and ordered the top-tier option, the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V. All performance and temperature tests are conducted with the Turbo Mode activated in AcerSense app.
Now here’s something interesting we have to note. Our laptop (production unit from an online store, not a media sample) sometimes loses the Turbo mode in AcerSense, switching to Performance mode. Once, while gaming, Windows crashed, and after the restart the Turbo Mode was gone. After another restart, it was there again.
Sometimes it’s there…
…Sometimes it’s not
We ran some tests in Performance mode as well, so we could compare the results. There’s no difference in Geekbench but in Cinebench the gain from the Turbo mode is enormous.
| Benchmark (best of 3 runs) | Performance mode | Turbo mdoe |
| Cinebench 2024 | 529 | 628 (+19%) |
| Geekbench 6.3 Single-Core | 2819 | 2818 |
| Geekbench 6.3 Multi-Core | 11133 | 11095 |
CPU Performance
As you can see, the performance of Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is impressive, matching the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 in ASUS Zenbook S 16.
Single-core performance ensures smooth operation and responsiveness in operating systems, providing a better user experience.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Single-Core test (higher is better)
Multi-core performance is essential for handling complex and demanding tasks, such as Video editing, CAD, and Scientific simulations.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.
Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
Storage Performance
We ordered the Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51) with 1TB storage and we were a bit disappointed that it turned out to be KINGSTON OM8PGP41024Q-AA which is far from the fastest NVMe drive on the market. 4.8GB/s sequential read speed, and 3.9GB/sec sequential writing is not bad at all but Swift 16 is a high-end laptop, and we’ve seen faster SSDs in budget machines.
AI Performance
All Core Ultra 200 models have Intel AI Boost NPUs with 40 TOPS for the Ultra 5 variants, and 47/48 TOPS for the Ultra 7 and Ultra 9 models.
Check out our full AI Performance Rankings.
GPU and Gaming Performance
Since there are no dedicated graphics options for Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51), you have to rely on the integrated Intel Arc Graphics 130V, or 140V, depending on the CPU you’ve chosen. The 140V is much more powerful so skip the Core Ultra 5 variants if you need graphics performance.
As we mentioned earlier, a software bug which we hope will be fixed causes the disappearing of the Turbo Mode in some situations so we ran the 3DMark benchmarks in Performance mode as well.
| Benchmark (best of 3 runs) | Performance Mode | Turbo Mode |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light Unlimited | 3139 | 3450 (+10%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics) | 4287 | 4320 (+1%) |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited | 7648 | 7829 (+2%) |
You can find the performance rating of all the GPUs on the market in our Top Laptop Graphics Ranking.
As we’ve said, Intel Arc Graphics 140V is one of the best integrated GPUs ever, and the chart below clearly shows it. Even compared against the mighty (for an iGPU) AMD Radeon 890M, 140V is 15-30% faster.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
Gaming tests
On Low settings, with Intel Arc Graphics 140V, Counter Strike 2 averages smooth 119 FPS, while on Medium settings, it still runs well with an average of 76 FPS.
| Counter Strike 2 | 2880 x 1800, Low (Check settings) | 2880 x 1800, Medium (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 119 FPS | 76 FPS |
On Low settings, at 2880 × 1800 resolution, Black Myth: Wukong averages 43 FPS, which is playable.
| Black Myth: Wukong | 2880 x 1800, Low (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 43 FPS |
If you’re okay with the Lowest setting, you can have a good time with Shadow of the Tomb Raider, playing with 55 FPS on average.
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 2880 x 1800, Lowest (Check settings) | 2880 x 1800, Medium (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 55 FPS | 23 FPS |
The enhanced edition of Metro Exodus is playable in Full HD 1200p but you can’t use the native 1800p resolution of the OLED screen.
| Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition | 1920 x 1200, High, Tessellation: Off | 2880 x 1800, High, Tessellation: Off |
| Average FPS | 32 FPS | 19 FPS |
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Temperatures and Comfort, Noise, Stability
At idle, the CPU package of the Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51) maintains a temperature of 39ºC, and the notebook remains completely silent.
Office Work, Web Development, Design
Short periods (0:00 – 0:10 sec) of 100% CPU load
| Intel Core Ultra 9 288V | Avg. P-Core Clock | Avg. CPU Temp. | Avg. CPU Power |
| Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51) | 4073 MHz | 74 °C | 36 W |
During short, intense CPU loads in the first few seconds, the CPU reaches a peak clock of 4171 MHz and averages 4073 MHz over the initial 10 seconds. The peak temperature observed is 85 °C. The average temperature over the first 10 seconds remains well within the good range at 74 °C. The power draw averages 36 W during this period, indicating that the cooling system can sustain this power level effectively for brief bursts, allowing the CPU to maintain high clock speeds and deliver strong performance for short-duration tasks like compiling code or handling complex calculations. Keep in mind that the Maximum Turbo Power by design is 37 W so this is a great result.
Video editing, Scientific computing, Software compilation, 3D rendering
Long periods (0:00 – 30:00 min) of 100% CPU load
| Intel Core Ultra 9 288V | Avg. P-Core Clock | Avg. CPU Temp. | Avg. CPU Power |
| Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51) | 3522 MHz | 75 °C | 30 W |
Under sustained 100% CPU load over 30 minutes, the average clock speed settles at 3522 MHz. This indicates a performance reduction compared to short bursts, with the minimum sustained clock observed dropping significantly from the initial peak. The average CPU temperature over this long duration remains good at 75 °C, only slightly increasing from the initial short load average. The average power consumption stabilizes at 30 W – the official Processor Base Power. This performance profile suggests the system manages thermals effectively for long tasks, maintaining good temperatures by reducing power and clock speeds from their peak.
Battery Life
Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51) has a rather big for the size of its chassis 70Wh battery. Our battery life test is conducted with the Silent mode activated in AcerSense:
The battery life is just great. With 15 hours and 48 minutes on a single charge, Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51) is among the best in the 16-inch thin-and-light category.
Brightness: 180 nits; Display Mode: SDR
Time to Full Discharge: Higher is Better
Verdict
The Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51) makes a striking first impression, successfully blending an elegant, modern aesthetic with a clear focus on portability and a feature set geared towards productivity and creative pursuits. Its slim, lightweight aluminum chassis, finished in a sophisticated “Ice Black” that admirably resists fingerprints, feels premium in hand. Thoughtful design touches like the one-hand lid opening, a 180-degree hinge, and a base-lifting mechanism for improved ergonomics enhance usability, though its extreme lightness can sometimes cause the unit to slide on very smooth surfaces. While generally feeling solid, some flex is noticeable if pressing firmly behind the keyboard, but this is unlikely to detract from the everyday experience.
Undoubtedly, the star of the show is the 16-inch, 120Hz OLED display. Boasting a sharp 2880×1800 resolution, it delivers a visually stunning experience with full coverage of both sRGB and DCI-P3 color gamuts and exceptional out-of-the-box color accuracy. Brightness levels are excellent for both SDR and HDR content, making it a joy for media consumption and color-sensitive work. While the display does utilize PWM for brightness control, its limited amplitude means it should remain relatively comfortable for most users. The most significant drawback to this otherwise brilliant panel is its highly reflective surface, which can prove distracting in brightly lit environments.
Under the hood, the Swift 16 AI, particularly with the top-tier Intel Core Ultra 9 288V processor in our unit, delivers impressive CPU performance, making it well-suited for demanding tasks. This is ably supported by the surprisingly potent Intel Arc 140V integrated graphics, which can handle light gaming and GPU-accelerated workloads. Thermal management is very good, keeping the machine running at comfortable temperatures under sustained load.
However, we did encounter an intermittent software issue where the “Turbo mode” would occasionally disappear from the AcerSense utility, a quirk we hope Acer will address with updates.
While the Kingston NVMe SSD offers good speeds, it’s not the fastest we’ve seen in a premium device. Connectivity is thoroughly modern, featuring dual USB4/Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI 2.1, and cutting-edge Killer Wi-Fi 7, though the absence of a built-in Ethernet port is worth noting.
Acer has packed in a commendable array of features, including a high-resolution 1440p QHD webcam complete with a physical privacy shutter – a big plus for security. The keyboard offers a comfortable typing experience, though the Enter key on the included NumPad is unusually, almost comically, small. The Gorilla Glass-topped trackpad is smooth and responsive, and a fingerprint sensor is neatly integrated into the power button. One of the most practical inclusions is the remarkably compact and lightweight 65W power adapter, perfect for travel. Topping it all off, battery life is excellent, providing nearly 16 hours on a single charge in our tests, making it a reliable all-day companion.
In conclusion, the Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51) is a highly accomplished thin-and-light ultrabook that gets a lot of things right. It offers a truly beautiful and color-accurate OLED display, robust performance from its Core Ultra CPU and Arc graphics, outstanding battery life, and a very premium, portable design packed with modern connectivity. It’s an excellent choice for professionals, students, and content creators who prioritize a top-tier screen, long endurance, and a stylish package. However, the highly reflective nature of the screen and the occasional software hiccup with performance modes are points to consider. If these are not dealbreakers for your use case, the Swift 16 AI stands out as a very compelling option in the premium ultrabook market.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/acer-swift-16-ai-sf16-51-sf16-51t/
Pros
- Stunning 16-inch 120Hz OLED display (2880×1800)
- Excellent color accuracy and wide gamut coverage (100% sRGB/DCI-P3)
- Impressive CPU performance (especially with Core Ultra 9)
- Powerful Intel Arc 140V integrated graphics for an iGPU
- Excellent battery life (nearly 16 hours)
- Elegant, thin, and lightweight aluminum design with fingerprint resistance
- Modern connectivity including dual USB4/Thunderbolt 4 and Killer Wi-Fi 7
- High-resolution 1440p QHD webcam with a physical privacy shutter
- Comfortable keyboard and smooth Gorilla Glass trackpad with fingerprint sensor
Cons
- OLED screen is highly reflective, leading to glare in bright conditions
- Potential software bug causing performance modes (Turbo) to occasionally disappear
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