The Acer Swift 16 AI is a thin, light laptop with an all-over metallic matte black finish and minimalist design. The device uses Intel Core Ultra 7 or 9 'Lunar Lake' processors and starts at $1,200. The reviewed configuration included an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, and a 1TB SSD. The laptop features a glossy 3K OLED display at 120Hz with vibrant color and minimal screen wobble. The full-sized keyboard is comfortable and slightly tilted by the hinge design. Dual USB-C ports support Thunderbolt 4, there is an HDMI port up to 8K, and a 1440p webcam. Battery life and Wi‑Fi 7 connectivity are strong for commuting and productivity.
The Acer Swift 16 AI features a minimalist physical build, with an all-over, metallic matte black coating that looks a lot like the LG Gram Pro 16. Its full-sized keyboard and generous selection of I/O make it practical for a variety of uses, and the physical form is sleek and well-designed. The configuration I tested had an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and a 1TB SSD -- a flexible loadout that can do a little bit of everything.
I was happy to see that both USB-C ports support Thunderbolt 4, which is great for folks who want their external monitors. Otherwise, you also get an HDMI port that supports up to 8K resolution. The webcam is also surprisingly good, with 1440p resolution for a crisp image during video calls. The glossy, 3K OLED display at 120Hz is one of the laptop's strongest features.
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