The 2021 Acer Swift 5 is an ultrathin Windows 11 vehicle for on-the-go laptop lovers

The Swift 5 brings the ultrathin experience to the next generation of Windows.

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What you need to know

Some people prioritize portability over all else, especially when it comes to laptops. The Swift 5 is Acer’s product for people with those sorts of priorities. It’s under an inch thick, weighs just a smidgen over two pounds, and is one of the easier laptops to slide into a backpack and travel around with.

But no amount of portability matters if the machine’s a lemon. That’s why theAcer Swift 5comes equipped with the hardware and software necessary to stay relevant in the current 2021 landscape. It comes withWindows 11baked in, alongside specs such as an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage so you’re not strapped for space.

In the event you’re interested in this latest iteration of the Swift 5, you can grab it starting on October 5, the same day Windows 11 launches. Pricing starts at $1,100, so if you want something cheaper and don’t mind a bit more bulk, check out theAspire Vero. It’s also relatively slim and has an eco-friendly slant to its design. Or, alternatively, just check out thebest Windows laptopsif Acer’s latest offerings aren’t quite your speed.

Swift as ever

Thin, capable laptops are hard to come by at reasonable prices. That’s why Acer is making a bid for your bucks with the Swift 5, which comes in at a lower cost than some other ultrathins.

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