Acer Swift 5 SF514-51-59AV

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Reviews for the Acer Swift 5 SF514-51-59AV

80% Acer Swift 5 Review
Source: Toptenreviews Archive.org version
They might have worked a little too hard on the ‘premium’ look, but the Swift 5 packs a decent computer into a very compact chassis.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

Acer Swift 5 review
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
The Acer Swift 5 is one of those rare beasts that perfectly straddles the line between budget and premium. For less than £624 exc VAT, the whole thing screams value for money. You get the performance, portability and battery life you would normally expect from a £1,000+ machine, and the fact that Acer has chosen to squeeze a larger screen into a frame not much bigger than that of a 13.3in laptop makes it really feel like you're getting the most for your cash.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/05/2017

90% Acer Swift 5 review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Acer Switch 5 is a great all-rounder laptop for those who want high-end flavour without a price that’ll make you wince. While this isn’t the best-looking premium laptop around, the Switch 5 is also cheaper than just about all of them, by several hundred pounds in some cases. If you don’t hate the look and don’t mind a plastic trackpad, there’s little reason to delay. The screen is very good for the price, build quality is solid, performance is comparable to much more expensive laptops and there are even some advanced extras like a narrow screen surround. Acer has pulled out another great laptop deal.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 90%

80% Acer Swift 5 review: A decent ultrabook at an affordable price
Source: Zdnet.com Archive.org version
And that pretty much sums up the Swift 5. There's nothing eye-catching or outstanding about its design, but it provides a good all-round combination of performance, portability, and battery life at a very competitive price, and will make a good travelling laptop for business users who don't want to pay premium ultrabook prices.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

90% Acer Swift 5 review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
If you're looking for a truly thin and light laptop, but don't want to pay the £1,000-plus prices of the most premium models, the Acer Swift 5 is an ideal alternative.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/31/2017
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 80%

Foreign Reviews

80% Starker Allrounder mit Bindungsängsten
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/17/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 85% features: 66% display: 88% mobility: 87% ergonomy: 78%

Acer Swift 5: potente, bello e a buon prezzo | Recensione
Source: HDblog.it IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent hardware; nice performance; good price/performance ratio.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/30/2016

80% Acer Switch 5: Kompakt och knäpptyst prestandaplatta
Source: M3 PC för alla SV→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/04/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

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For its latest entry in the ultrabook market, Acer presents the stunning Acer Swift 5 SF514. This is a 14-inch laptop with an aluminium body and it is only 14.58 mm thin. It is about as light as the 13-inch MacBook Air, weighing approximately 1.3 kg, but the screen real-estate is larger. The stylish metal cover is sturdy, with little to no flex in the chassis. Combined with the matte finishing, which repels smudges and protects against scratches, the laptop is definitely built to be a versatile road warrior. The display is also a proof that Acer has graduated from manufacturing a decent laptop lineup to providing premium quality laptops with very competitive price tags. The Acer Swift 5 not only sports a Full HD display, it is also an IPS CineCrystal LED-backlit display, which delivers vivid images and is perfect for graphic designers looking for a laptop to edit their best pictures. To top it all off, the Acer Swift 5 also gets a backlit keyboard and a fingerprint scanner – features typically reserved for the more premium models. The fingerprint scanner works by using Windows Hello to securely and seamlessly log users onto their Windows account.

The Acer Swift 5 runs on a 7th generation Intel Core i5-7200U dual core processors with a base clock of 2.5 GHz and a maximum Turbo clock of 3.1 GHz. Surely, this CPU is more than equipped to handle demanding tasks, be it editing videos or streaming Full HD videos. The Acer Swift 5 has 8 GB of DDR3 RAM, which guarantees snappy multitasking. Another key component of this laptop is its 256 GB SSD. The Acer Swift 5 is not a gaming laptop by any means, but it comes with the latest Intel HD Graphics 620 graphics chip, which can deliver a decent frame rate on HD settings on some blockbuster games. As for battery life, the Acer Swift 5 packs a 3 cell 4670 mAh battery with 45 W maximum power output. The battery is able to last up to 13 hours on a single charge. To maintain its slick profile, the Acer Swift 5 has no optical drive. But to make up for it, Acer has included two USB 3.0 ports, a standalone USB 3.1 Type C first generation port, an HDMI port and an SD card reader, which all in all makes a sweet combo. The Acer Swift 5 SF514 is a perfect laptop for business persons who requires ultra portability and serious processing power to handle their business applications.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Intel HD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2) found on some Kaby-Lake CPU models (15 W ULV series).

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

i5-7200U: Kaby-Lake based SoC with two CPU cores clocked at 2.5 to 3.1 GHz, HyperThreading and manufactured with an improved 14nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

14.00":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

Acer: In 1976, the company was founded in Taiwan under the name Multitech and was renamed Acer or Acer Group in 1987. The product range includes, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops, monitors, TVs and computer peripherals. Since 2007, the group has merged with Gateway Inc. and Packard Bell, which also market their own laptop product lines.

Acer computers are designed for a variety of purposes, including ultrabooks for mobile use, gaming laptops for gamers, affordable options for everyday tasks, and 2-in-1 convertible laptops for versatility. Acer's product portfolio also includes tablets that offer portable computing and multimedia capabilities.

83.49%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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