Our quick take

Acer Swift 5 (2020) initial

Design

  • Magnesium alloy and magnesium lithium lightweight construction Connections: 1x HDMI, 1x USB-C 3.1, 1x USB-A 3, Wi-Fi 6 USB-C is Thunderbolt 4 supported Finishes: Mist Green, Safari Gold Thickness: 14.95mm Weighs: 998g

Display

  • Smaller bezel: 90% screen-to-body ratio 14-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) display 300-nits maximum brightness Gorilla Glass antimicrobial

Keyboard & Trackpad

  • Plastic-topped trackpad and backlit keyboard Integrated fingerprint scanner for sign-in

Performance

  • Up to Intel Core i7 processor (latest series) Up to Nvidia GeForce MX350 graphics

To recap

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 scales. The Swift 5 could well be the lightweight laptop leader.