Acer Swift 7 SF714-51T
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Reviews for the Acer Swift 7 SF714-51T
The latest revision of the Acer Swift 7 is not only slimmer than its predecessor, but it also packs an Intel Core i7 Y-series processor, which should provide better performance and a multi-touch display. Find out in this detailed review the strengths and weaknesses of the latest Acer Swift 7 and how it fares against the competition.
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionThe Swift 7 isn't a gimmick; it's a solid notebook with a gorgeous display, a premium design and surprisingly long battery life. But don't let me mislead you, the razor-thin chassis is absolutely the reason you should buy the Swift 7 rather than another ultraportable laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/10/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionBetween a touchpad that doesn’t click to its aging, fanless processor, the Acer Swift 7 is an absolutely gorgeous Ultrabook – the ‘world’s thinnest,’ in fact – that we simply can’t recommend in a sea of laptops that are far more powerful and not much thicker for the same price or less.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/15/2019
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: PC World
Archive.org versionAcer's Swift 7 (2018) is an engineering marvel, among the thinnest and lightest laptop PCs. But subpar performance and a poor typing experience make it uncomfortable to use.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/05/2019
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: PC World
Archive.org versionAcer's Swift 7 (2018) is an engineering marvel, among the thinnest and lightest laptop PCs. But subpar performance and a poor typing experience make it uncomfortable to use.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/22/2019
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Good Gear Guide
Archive.org versionThe updated 2019 version isn’t launching until May, though. Right now, it’s hard to recommend the current iteration of the Acer Swift 7. It’s certainly a joy to behold, and to carry from home to work. But then the problems set in. We’d lower its review score as a consequence of its poor performance, certainly. Its fatal flaw, however, is the poor keyboard and even worse trackpad.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/22/2019
Source: Gadgetspeak
Archive.org versionOne of the latest batch of notebooks to come on the market from Acer and not only is it powerful but has the absolutely latest version of Windows 10 that is V1809. Another of the recent inclusions is just USB ‘C’ ports on the unit. However for those that still need standard USB2 and USB3 an adapter unit is supplied in the box to attach.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/07/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80% workmanship: 100%
Source: It Pro
Archive.org versionDespite its beauty, and the fact it's so light you can almost forget you're carrying it, the Acer Swift 7 is all style and little substance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/29/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Toptenreviews
Archive.org versionExtremely thin and it manages good battery life. But let down by a last-gen CPU and a touchpad with no click.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Trusted Reviews
Archive.org versionAlthough very slim and nice-looking, the Acer Swift 7 isn’t the most portable laptop around, while also underperforming compared with rivals.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: CNet
Archive.org versionAdding a bigger screen to a thinner body makes the Acer Swift 7 feel like the rare high-design ultraportable you can really use all day long.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionBetween a touchpad that doesn’t click to its aging, fanless processor, the Acer Swift 7 is an absolutely gorgeous Ultrabook – the ‘world’s thinnest,’ in fact – that we simply can’t recommend in a sea of laptops that are far more powerful and not much thicker for the same price or less.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/10/2018
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Zdnet.com
Archive.org versionThe Swift 7 isn't as powerful as you might expect from a laptop costing well over £1,500/$1,500, so if you're looking for a professional-level laptop capable of running high-end graphics or design software then there are options available with more compute power.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/03/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag
Archive.org versionAcer's Swift 7 is the slimmest ultraportable you can buy, a trait that pairs well with its 4G LTE service. You'll pay a major premium, though, for those features.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/31/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionAcer has upgraded its high-luxury Swift 7 in several key ways, but has been forced to detract from the experience in similarly key ways to get there. Will these arguably brave decisions result in a better, stronger laptop in the end? Only a full review will tell.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/24/2018
Source: Pocket Lint
Archive.org versionThe Acer Swift 7 is a show-off laptop, even if its moody obsidian black finish doesn't make it look like one.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/20/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionThe Acer Swift 7 for 2018 might not be perfect but it's an amazingly thin laptop that will be a great choice for those looking for a travel companion.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionAcer recaptures the throne for the world's thinnest laptop while offering a vibrant display, comfortable keyboard and 4G LTE capability.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionAcer has upgraded its high-luxury Swift 7 in several key ways, but has been forced to detract from the experience in similarly key ways to get there. Will these arguably brave decisions result in a better, stronger laptop in the end? Only a full review will tell.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/20/2018
Source: V3.co.uk
Archive.org versionOverall, Acer's Swift 7 is an impressive bit of kit. It's got some pretty decent specs for such a tiny and lightweight device, but those who were hoping to take advantage of Intel's most efficient chips yet might be best holding off before splurging on the Swift 7. Especially considering it'll retail for a rather ridiculous starting price of $1,699, which is around £1,250 (plus VAT).
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/24/2018
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionThe Acer Swift 7 for 2018 might not be perfect but it's an amazingly thin laptop that will no doubt be a great choice for those looking for a travel companion. We'd like slightly higher specs at this new higher price but you do get a Core 7, larger touchscreen and a fingerprint scanner. Check back for a full review soon.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/10/2018
Source: CNet
Archive.org versionThe Acer Swift 7 has lots of competition thanks to the bevy of ultraportable laptops available, though having an older seventh-gen processor is a knock against it, especially at these prices. Its high price tag may dissuade those shopping on a budget, but the laptop will surely catch the eye of anyone with cash to spend who's interested in a fancy new machine.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/07/2018
Source: Pocket Lint
Archive.org versionThe 2018 Acer Swift 7 slims down an already slender and impressive laptop, adding 4G connectivity, more power and a keyboard backlight to improve over its predecessor.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/07/2018
Source: Stuff TV
Archive.org versionThe Swift 7 is a seriously impressive laptop - it’s practically as thin as a smartphone, but has enough power to run all your desktop jobs smoothly.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/07/2018
Foreign Reviews
Source: PCtipp.ch
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/26/2018
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Chip.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/25/2018
Source: Netzwelt
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/09/2018
Source: Game IT
ES→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Long battery life; decent ergonomy; good hardware; nice gaming performance; metal case.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/11/2018
Source: Webnews.it
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/13/2018
Rating: Total score: 89% price: 90% performance: 86% workmanship: 93%
Source: Tweakers
NL→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Large screen; fast fingerprint sensor; good connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/09/2018
Source: Clubic
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/09/2018
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 50% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
Source: Fredzone
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/20/2018
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 70% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%
Source: Log.com.tr
TR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/27/2019
Rating: Total score: 82%
Source: Zive
CZ→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Nice design; slim size; light weight; good ergonomy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/26/2018
Source: Notebook.cz
CZ→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Slim size; light weight; high mobility; powerful hardware; solid workmanship; beautiful design. Negative: Uncomfortable keyboard; poor display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/23/2018
Source: The Gioididong
VN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Slim size; light weight; suitable for businessmen; premium design; powerful hardware; nice performance; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/26/2019
Comment
Model: The Acer Swift 7 SF714-51T is one of the first traditional notebooks with eSIM compatibility and integrated LTE. Users can surf the net when away from a WLAN source without the need to insert any SIM card as long as the carrier supports the feature. Fortunately, a nano-SIM slot is still available for users who prefer to connect the traditional way. The ultra-skinny Swift 7 looks supremely sleek and futuristic at only 8.98 mm thick. That is pretty mind-blowing really, especially when considering it actually thinner than a number of recent and new smartphones. In comparison, the Spectre 13 and Zenbook 3 are 10.4 mm and 11.9 mm thick, respectively. A thin profile also equates to a lightweight product and the Swift 7 is a true featherweight at around 1.2 kg. Firstly, the narrow bezels have allowed Acer to upgrade the size of the display from 13.3-inch on the outgoing model to a 14-inch Gorilla Glass touchscreen on this latest redesign. The undeniably good-looking laptop features an all-black aluminum design. Its design integrates the antenna into the unibody chassis. It might not come in handy very often, but the screen can fold back 180 degrees from the shut position. That means it is not a 2-in-1 convertible but is certainly flexible. Since Intel did not update its Y-series ultra-low-voltage processors last year, the 2nd generation Acer Swift 7 is based on the 7th Generation dual-core Core i7-7Y75 SoC featuring the Kaby Lake microarchitecture and a 4.5 W TDP. The CPU is accompanied by 8 GB of LPDDR3 RAM as well as a 256 GB PCIe SSD.
The 14-inch screen of the Swift 7 finds a fine balance of features, opting for a Full HD resolution rather than anything higher, which ought to aid battery life. Bezels are smaller and the Full HD IPS display is now touch sensitive, which these days users found far more useful than when laptops first started getting touch support. The display showed good color, brightness and was also responsive. The webcam has been moved to below the screen to allow for the size jump and Acer has also added a fingerprint scanner to the left of the keyboard for Windows Hello log in. Connectivity options are limited to just two USB Type-C ports. The laptop features a backlit keyboard and 2x2 MIMO wireless-ac. When it comes to battery life, Acer rates the new Swift 7 model to work for up to 10 hours. The Acer Swift 7 might not be perfect for 2018 but it is an amazingly thin laptop that will no doubt be a great choice for those looking for a travel companion. The Acer Swift 7 SF714-51T is really suitable for people who are looking for a reasonably priced laptop with higher performance.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
Intel HD Graphics 615: Integrated graphics card in some Kaby Lake Y-series processors (4.5 Watt TDP) with 24 EUs (GT2) and no dedicated graphics memory. Clocks with Update to 1050 MHz depending on the CPU Model.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
i7-7Y75: Extremely efficient ULV-SoC (System-on-a-Chip) for tablets and fanless notebooks based on the Kaby Lake architecture. Includes two CPU cores clocked at 1.3-3.6 GHz with Hyper Threading support as well as a graphics adapter and is manufactured in a 14 nm 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.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.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.
74.31%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
