Acer Swift 5, Swift 3 Laptops with 12th Generation Intel Core Processors are now available.

 HIGHLIGHTS

• The Acer Swift 5 now has an illuminated keyboard.
• The Acer Swift 3 has a full-HD/quad-HD display option.
• D6 heat pipes are used in the Acer Swift 5 for thermal efficiency.

Acer Swift 5 and Swift 3 notebooks with freshly debuted 12th Generation Intel Core CPUs have been released. While the Acer Swift 5 is a premium product geared for professionals, the Swift 3 suits both work and casual profiles and is available in a variety of colour combinations. Both laptops have 14-inch touchscreen screens and are powered by Intel Iris Xe graphics. According to the business, both devices have thin and light CNC-machined unibody chassis.

Price and availability of the Acer Swift 5 and Acer Swift 3.

Acer Swift 5 (SF514-56T) will be released in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) area in March for EUR 1,799 (approximately Rs. 1,51,800); in China in April for CNY 9,999 (approximately Rs. 1,19,000); and in North America in June for $1,499 (approximately Rs. 1,51,800). (roughly Rs. 1,12,700).

Acer Swift 3 (SF314-512) will be available in the EMEA area in April for EUR 1,199 (about Rs. 1,01,200); in China in April for CNY 5,499 (approximately Rs. 65,500); and in North America in June for $849.99. (roughly Rs. 64,000).

Specifications and characteristics of the Acer Swift 5.

The Acer Swift 5 has a 14-inch WQXGA (2,560x1,600 pixel) touchscreen display with small bezels and a screen-to-body ratio of 92.22 percent with a 16:10 aspect ratio. According to the business, the display is covered by Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass that is impregnated with ionic silver for durability and surface protection. The laptop is powered by up to 12-core 12th Gen Intel Core CPUs with Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics. Up to 16GB of dual-channel LPDDR5 RAM and up to 2TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage are available with the laptop.

The Acer Swift 5 is made of aerospace-grade aluminium and features a CNC-machined unibody chassis. There is an OceanGlass ­touchpad that is said to be composed of plastic trash. Acer further claims that the touchpad is Microsoft Precision Touchpad certified and allows multi-finger movements. It has Windows Hello, which is embedded into a fingerprint reader on the power button, Cortana with speech compatibility, and Intel Evo verification to provide experiences like quick waking from sleep.

A full-HD MIPI camera with Acer's Temporal Noise Reduction (TNR) technology is also included to give high-quality video even in low-light circumstances. For clear conversation, the video webcam is supplemented with Acer PurifiedVoice with AI Noise Reduction technology. A backlit keyboard with an air inlet design is available, and it is said to remove 8-10% more heat than a conventional keyboard. The Acer Swift 5 also has an improved TwinAir dual-fan system and D6 heat pipes to improve airflow and thermal efficiency.

In terms of battery life, the Acer Swift 5 is said to last up to ten hours. The laptop includes rapid charging technology, which is touted to provide more than four hours of battery life after only 30 minutes of charging. Wi-Fi 6E, two Thunderbolt 4 connections, an HDMI 2.1 connector, and two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports are among the connectivity choices. The laptop weights 1.2kg and measures 14.95mm in thickness.

Specifications and characteristics of the Acer Swift 3.

The primary specs of the Acer Swift 3 are substantially comparable to those of the Acer Swift 5, with notable variations in screen resolution, cooling technology, and design. The Acer Swift 3 has a 14-inch full-HD or a 14-inch QHD touchscreen display with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The laptop is powered by 12th Gen Intel Core CPUs and has up to 2TB of SSD storage. The laptop includes DTS Audio speakers and a full-HD camera with Acer's TNR technology.

The Acer Swift 3 laptop has Acer's TwinAir dual-fan cooling system, which is said to provide a 65.8 percent increase over a single fan machine's thermal performance. Wi-Fi 6E, USB Type-C, USB Type-A, and HDMI 2.1 connectors are among the connectivity possibilities. The laptop also includes rapid charging technology, which is said to provide around four hours of battery life with a 30-minute charge.