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Acer Swift 5 (14-Inch, Late 2020)

Acer Swift 5 (14-Inch, Late 2020)
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alaScore 89

32 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 32 reviews of Acer Swift 5 (14-Inch, Late 2020). The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the price and performance are generally positive. The screen and design also get good feedback, but the energy efficiency and sound get negative views. The touchpad and durability get mixed reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Acer Swift 5 (14-Inch, Late 2020) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Ryan Jones (trustedreviews.com)

Acer Swift 5 (Late 2020) Review | Trusted Reviews

 

The Acer Swift 5 (Late 2020) is a lightweight laptop featuring Intel's 11th generation processors and a super-long battery life.

Lightweight design;Superb battery life;Competitive performance ;Plenty of ports onboard

Concerning build quality ;Reflective screen could be an issue outdoors;Lack of Caps Lock indicator

Mar, 2021
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Expert review by : Allisa James (techradar.com)

Acer Swift 3 OLED (2022) review

 

The Acer Swift 3 OLED is somehow a budget Ultrabook

Well-priced ; Gorgeous OLED screen and HDR ; Excellent keyboard and touchpad ; Incredibly powerful CPU

Lackluster battery life ; Average webcam ; Terrible availability

The Acer Swift 3 OLED has the full package: a stunning design and OLED screen, practically built, and with one of the strongest CPUs on the Ultrabook market.

Nov, 2022
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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (pocket-lint.com)

Acer Swift 5 (2021) review: An affordable workhorse

 

For under a grand and shy of a kilo this Acer has a lot going for it. It doesn't look as fancy as some, but as keyboards go it's a great work machine.

Very low weight ; Good all-purpose performance ; Keyboard is comfortable

Plastic touchpad is far from best-in-class ; Doesn't feel as nice as the slightly heavier alternatives

This laptop may not wow on first impression because its magnesium body plates and plastic touchpad don't treat your fingers as a MacBook might. But the Acer has quality where it matters, fitting good performance, a solid keyboard, and good screen into...

Apr, 2021
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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Acer Swift 5 (2020) initial review: The lightweight leader is back

 

The 2020 version of Acer's Swift 5 upgrades processor and graphics, trims the bezel, while keeping its mass to sub-1kg for ultimate portability.

This laptop is all about delivering a lightweight solution that doesn't compromise in terms of capability. It's got all the ports and power you could want - and there's less screen bezel than its predecessor - yet doesn't tip beyond the 1kg mark on the...

Jun, 2020
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Expert review by : Thomas Newton (techadvisor.co.uk)

Acer Swift 5 (SF514-55T)

 

The latest version of Acer's Swift 5 is a seriously impressive Windows laptop with performance and battery life without the weight

Jan, 2021
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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (stuff.tv)

Acer Swift 5 (2020) review

 

Very little is sacrificed for a sub-1kg weight

Extremely thin ; Solid battery life ; Good performance ; Quiet fans ; Vivid, rich screen

Plastic trackpad ; Feels less swish than an aluminium laptop ; Very weak speakers

An ultra-light laptop that doesn’t throw everything out to shed those grammes

Feb, 2020
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Expert review by : Andrew E. Freedman (tomshardware.co.uk)

Acer Swift 5 (Late 2020) Review: Light and Bloated

 

Light on weight, but not power.

Thin and light ; Unique color ; Strong performance

Lots of bloatware ; Some keyboard flex

The Acer Swift 5 is a thin laptop without any compromises on performance. But you'll need to spend time uninstalling a lot of bloatware, and the frame has a little bit of flex.

Nov, 2020
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Expert review by : Michelle Ehrhardt (tomshardware.co.uk)

Acer Swift 5 (2020) Review: Featherweight Fighter

 

Acer's latest iteration of the Swift 5 ultra light is able to keep up with contemporaries at a fraction of the cost.

Great price for the specs ; USB Type A and Type C ports ; Very lightweight

Grainy webcam ; Tinny speakers

The Acer Swift 5 is a lighter and cheaper approach to premium laptop design, offering mid-level productivity at a more approachable price point than competitors.

Feb, 2020
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Expert review by : Dale Walker (itpro.co.uk)

Acer Swift 5 review

 

The best of the Swift range, let down by a confusing design

Decent portability for the price; great battery life; a nice range of ports; 14in slim bezel screen

Design is incoherent; average at best keyboard

The Acer Swift 5 is a great example of an ultrabook that offers the portability and performance of a high-end machine, without the eye-watering price point that comes with it. While the design might not be for everyone's tastes, those looking for a...

Jul, 2017
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Expert review by : Mark Coppock (digitaltrends.com)

Acer Swift 5 2020 review: Tiger Lake comes into its own

 

The Acer Swift 5 is redesigned for late 2020, with Intel's latest Tiger Lake update and some innovative new chassis technologies.

Performance that lives up to Tiger Lake's promise ; Very thin and light ; Solid build quality ; Good keyboard and touchpad

Below-average battery life ; A little expensive

Nov, 2020
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