TechComputers & PCsThe Acer Swift X 16 has one key feature that’ll blow your mindThe new Swift X 16’s OLED screen is pixel-packed and sounds superbWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechComputers & PCsThe Acer Swift X 16 has one key feature that’ll blow your mindThe new Swift X 16’s OLED screen is pixel-packed and sounds superbWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The new Swift X 16’s OLED screen is pixel-packed and sounds superb
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(Image credit: Acer)
(Image credit: Acer)
When it comes to thebest laptopsthere’s no shortage of choice, that’s for sure. It takes something special to really stand out these days - but that’s exactly what it sounds like Acer has delivered in its new Swift X 16 laptop, as unveiled at the company’s ‘Next At Acer’ annual conference.
The Swift X 16’s screen really pumps out the brightness too: it’s rated at 500 nits, which while it’s not going to challengethe best TVsout there, is a strong specification for a HDR-capable panel (that’s high dynamic range, if you’re unfamiliar). There’s also 100% support for the DCI-P3 colour gamut, which is an important badge for creators who want an accurate and wide colour palette.
I’ve handled a lot of laptops over the years and while Acer isn’t always the most reliable in terms of build quality in my book, the Swift X 16 promises some positives. It’s thin and light, measuring just 17.9mm and weighing 1.9kgs - which, for a 16-incher, is a fair accomplishment. Especially when you consider what’s inside.
Although I’ve not yet seen and used a Swift X 16 to put it through its paces, it’s clear this laptop is aimed at content creators. The inclusion of AMD Ryzen’s 9 processor, 16GB RAM, and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 discrete GPU is enough to tell you that.
I’m really fond of AMD’s recent output, too, as I’ve typically found battery life to be superior compared to Intel’s most recent Core i outfits. The cell inside this laptop is 76Wh, which is shy of the biggest-possible 99.9Wh, but will importantly keep the weight down to sub-2kg - and I like this portability factor.
The appealing specs don’t stop there either: Wi-Fi 6E is supported, so if you’re using one ofthe best routerstoday then you’ll get super-speedy connectivity; there’s a microSD card slot (I’d prefer a full-size SD one, but this is fairly uncommon these days - the reserve of theMacBook Pro 16for example); a Full HD webcam for ample video-calling resolution; and even DTS:X Ultra Audio from the two front-facing speakers.
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