Our quick take

Acer Swift X initial

Design & Display

  • 14-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS LCD panel 300 nits brightness, 100% sRGB gamut Aluminium chassis: Blue, Gold, Pink colours Integrated fingerprint scanner Weight: 1.4kgs (3lbs) Thickness: 17.9mm

  • 300 nits brightness, 100% sRGB gamut

Performance

  • Nvidia RTX 3050 / 3050Ti discrete graphics // AMD Ryzen 5000 / 7000 processors Ports: 1x USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, 1x 3.5mm headphons jack Thermal system: Fans (0.3mm blades), dual copper heat pipes Cited battery life: Up to 14 hours Wi-Fi 6 connectivity

To recap

If you’re looking for a portable yet discreet-looking laptop with big power but without a big price tag, the Swift X ought to offer plenty.