The Acer Swift X is a notable entrant in the laptop market, blending performance with portability. Here’s a comprehensive review based on the information from various sources:

Design and Build

  • The Acer Swift X weighs 3.31 pounds and, while not exactly an ultraportable, it offers a unique blend of features.
  • The laptop is clad in aluminum, with a hue dubbed “Safari Gold.” It measures 0.7 by 12.7 by 8.4 inches, making it comparable in size to other 14-inch slim laptops.
  • Despite being made of metal, the Swift X’s pearlescent coating gives off a somewhat plasticky feel. However, the laptop is durable, with no noticeable flexing when pressing on the lid or keyboard.
  • The laptop features a backlit keyboard, a buttonless touchpad, and a 14-inch, non-touch screen that is sufficiently bright with good contrast.

Performance

  • The Swift X is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 5800U CPU and comes with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU.
  • The base model of the Swift X sports a six-core AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor and GeForce GTX 1650 graphics. The test model steps up to AMD’s eight-core Ryzen 7 5800U chip and the 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, plus 16GB of RAM and a 512GB NVMe solid-state drive.
  • For those who prefer Intel, there are several quad-core units available, ranging in price and specifications.

Ports and Connectivity

  • The Swift X offers a range of ports, including a USB 3.2 Type-C port, a headphone jack, an HDMI 2.0, and a USB 3.2 Type-A input on the left side. The right side features a second USB 3.2 Type-A port, a Kensington lock slot, and a headphone/mic jack.
  • Notably missing is a card reader, which might be a downside for photographers and videographers. There’s also only one USB-C port, and the laptop lacks Thunderbolt due to its AMD processor.

Price

  • The Swift X offers a competitive price point, with the 128GB + 4GB RAM variant available for $1,069. This price is quite reasonable given the high-end specs the laptop offers.

Conclusion

The Acer Swift X stands out for its blend of performance and portability at a competitive price. While it might not feel as premium as some of its competitors, it offers a robust set of features and specifications that make it a compelling choice for those in the market for a new laptop.