Every 4 year old laptops made leaps in quality that seemed like a fantasy. Previously, ultrabooks seemed like a compact toy, capable of little.
Then an energy-efficient bracket came along, and x86 computers began to look like fat, hot sandwiches.
But behind the scenes of Apple’s record-breaking benchmarks, AMD continued to develop its x86 chips, turning them into low-power processors that are actually useful in everyday life.
Today we will look Acer Swift Edge 16which Thanks to its hardware, the laptop turned out to be ultra-competitive with desktop-level performance, but so miniature that, when it fell into my hands for the first time, it sparked a geek’s imagination.
Online, the Acer Swift Edge with a full 16-inch earpiece is called the “killer” of the compact MacBook Air. The statement is strong, and judging by the characteristics, not without reason.
Below we will check how the device was made record-breakingly light with such a large diagonal and, finally, the laptop works well in such conditions.
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So thin and light, this complex ball
All popular port wines are available
We installed a juicy and large OLED screen
The laptop is completely ready for big work
Capacity battery with front charging
Mobile, but noticeable. Rare combination
So thin and light, this complex dome. With a screen as big as 16 inches
Acer Swift Edge 16 is positioned as one of the record-breaking compact business laptops with desktop-level performance.
And then one glance remained to make sure of his convincing mobility.
The thickness of the 16-inch laptop is only 12.55 mm and weighs 1.23 kg. You take one in your hands and literally don’t believe that Windows laptops overtook my main competitor.
The weight is less than the 15-inch MacBook Air (1.5 kg) and even the iPad Pro 13 with keyboard (1.24 kg), products with a reputation for being “the lightest and thinnest in their class.”
And the secret here is not in the victims “under the hood”. And in the use of new body material.
Use specialty metals to reduce weight and keep the style sharp.
The main role in the “weightlessness” of the laptop is played by the body made of magnesium-aluminum alloy.
Magnesium is 33% lighter metalan alloy that is tougher and stronger than regular alloy, affecting other laptops (including Apple).
In practice this results in lighter weight, shock resistance, less dent protection and stronger illumination.
It’s also tactilely refreshing. Hands instantly discover the denser, yet lighter texture of the material.
Acer, apparently, is so confident in the size of its new products that it did not even use the popular bevels on the edges, which usually visually make the device smaller.
No, all the edges of the laptop are boldly frank, the color is strictly black. This laptop doesn’t flirt, it speaks directly about the seriousness of its characteristics.
All popular port wines are available
Webcam supports Windows Hello face unlock
On the left are two USB-C, HDMI and USB-A. On the right is another USB-A, a mini-jack and a slot for MicroSD
While we are still talking about the appearance, I will note the connectivity, keyboard and other features of the case.
Despite the fact that the laptop is light and thin, all the necessary ports in 2024 fit on its edges.
▸ On the right side there are two ports of the latest USB 4 Type-C with speeds up to 40 GB/s, HDMI 2.1 and USB-A 3.2 Gen 1.
▸ On the left side there is another USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, a headphone jack and a slot for MicroSD.
You can charge your laptop via any USB-C port.
For wireless connections there is WiFi 7 With data transfer rates up to 5.8 Gbps, which also supports multi-link connectivity and latency of less than 2 ms. Bluetooth version 5.2 is installed.
Thanks to the screen diagonal of 16 inches, the keyboard turned out to be quite complete. NumPad panel right. I am an absolute fan of such solutions. If you often deal with numbers in tables, calculations and statistics, this is simply an indispensable tool.
Moreover, this did not harm the size of the remaining keys. There is a layout with normal keys and comfortable movement. Typing on the Acer Swift Edge 16 is a pleasure, fortunately, the company has extensive experience in producing laptops without mechanical misfires.
Despite the design and compactness, this model has another key feature that makes this laptop worth looking at.
They installed a juicy and large OLED screen with this arrangement of sides
When switching to laptops with true black, I was always annoyed by the gray bars when watching widescreen movies on panels with IPS control. Therefore, now I do not advise anyone to buy a device that does not have mini-LED or OLED technologies.
In the Acer Swift Edge price category, there are 16 full-fledged laptops with IPS matrices that do not have true blacks, HDR support and low contrast. This also includes a MacBook Air.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is not one of them.
There is an OLED matrix with a resolution of 3200 x 2000 pixels with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, brightness up to 500 nits and 100% DCI-P3 coverage.
It displays rich colors, turns off pixels where black is needed, and produces results at 10-bit display levels, which is exponentially higher than IPS.
There are plenty of applications for such changes.
◆ Increased refresh rate makes the interface and animation smooth and beautiful.
◆Also 120Hz ensures smooth gaming control where it happens. Such movement is simply more pleasant to look at.
◆ Support for billions of colors helps you place photos and videos correctly and display content with greater clarity.
◆High contrast improves viewing of movies and TV series and eliminates unsightly stripes at the top and bottom. This helps you fully understand the plot and not be distracted by the device.
◆ I liked the screen proportions 16:10. This is the tallest option, keeping the screen wide for video but tall enough for many tasks.
The screen also has a built-in TÜV Rheinland certified screen protector that emits a blue amount of light and thus relieves eye strain during long periods of use.
New generation components are ensured in terms of quality and smoothness at the iron level.
The laptop is completely ready for big work
Acer Swift Edge 16 is powered by an 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 8840U processor designed specifically for ultra-thin devices.
This platform has an x86 architecture, so there are no and cannot be any problems with program compatibility, unlike alternatives that still work on a raw hand, especially in the Windows world.
CPU produces around 2200 points in the single-core test and around 9450 points in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
This Great performance in 2024, which will allow you to do absolutely everything you expect from a laptop. It runs many tasks without problems, working with tables, processing photos, videos, 3D modeling, dozens of browser tabs, architectural programs, working with code and other specialized software.
The graphics are powered by an integrated AMD Radeon 780M graphics processor. The module allows you to perform basic tasks for an AAA game in 2024, it is, of course, not suitable. Enough to run simple low-resolution projects, suitable for comfortable video rendering at 1080p resolution.
Also integrated at the hardware level are NPU neurocores, which are responsible for accelerating AI tasks on the device.
First of all, this is immediately noticeable in the quality of video effects during webcam calls thanks to the built-in Acer function. PurifiedViewvoice enhancements via Acer Purified voice and Copilot features in available regions.
The laptop supports up to 4 external displays and 32 GB RAM, which makes it a serious machine for working on drawings. It’s again much better the same MacBook Air, which is limited to two screens (with the lid closed) and 24 GB of RAM.
Active cooling is responsible for system stability TwinAir of two fans.
You can manage their power in the built-in application. AcerSenseexcept for the pen silent and energy efficient mode, Obyun or workerwhich promotes heat dissipation during heavy load.
Security is enhanced at the hardware level with an additional Microsoft Pluton chip. He is responsible for data encryption and the safety of the biometric information system from Windows Hello, which is also present here.
Capacity battery with front charging
The laptop has a battery with a capacity 54 Whcalculated for approximately 10 hours of operation according to the manufacturer’s test. This device still uses the same energy-efficient processor based on the Zen 4 platform.
For example, the results are always different depending on the frequency of use. From experience it turned out a little more 7 hours of full functional use with a browser, text editors, photo processing, small test games. This is a decent result for an ultra-thin and light laptop from which you don’t expect miracles of autonomy.
Obviously, the scenario I see is using a laptop for charging with the ability to “unhook” at any time and go about business, throwing it in a backpack. Let’s be honest, in the modern world no one stays plugged in for more than 7 hours.
The laptop will confidently withstand traveling to a nearby office or studio; on a long road, the Acer Swift Edge 16 can always be powered by an external battery if the battery is still not enough.
The laptop supports Power Delivery charging. For this purpose, a 65 W adapter is already included in the kit.
The result is a practical solution that qualitatively balances size, practicality and autonomy.
Mobile, but noticeable. Rare combination
Just 3 years ago, laptops with 16-inch screens were considered flagships; the most “evil” and hottest hardware had to be installed with cooling on half the case.
Acer Swift Edge 16 the rules have been changed.
This is an ultra-compact laptop for work and study with a large contrast OLED screen. At 1.23 kg it is absolutely weightless compared to the industry heavyweights of the same category presented and even outperforming more compact models.
At the same time, it has a high-performance AMD Ryzen 7 8840U, which Handles all modern desktop computers without jokes.
Considering the configuration, which starts with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, the starting price of the Acer Swift Edge 16 at 130,000 rubles seems fair.
Such a laptop has a safety margin on all fronts: display, hardware, ports, and even a body made of different metals. The best solution, in my opinion.
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Source: Iphones RU
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