#ultraportable-laptops

#ultraportable-laptops

Despite its bite-sized form factor, the is a powerhouse. Lenovo first showcased this ultraportable at CES 2024, and initial impressions centered on the return of Magic Bay, a modular family of peripherals that connect to the laptop via magnetic pogo pins (think MagSafe, but for laptops). Also: Laptop battery dying too soon? How to check its health in one click But even though the Magic Bay products might be the most attention-grabbing, this Lenovo laptop has a lot more going for it under the hood. In fact, this laptop is surprisingly versatile.

I've been commuting with the Swift 16 AI for the past month, and it's become a surprise favorite of the year. It stands out as a great-value ultraportable that's as versatile as it is capable and has fantastic battery life. Also: I tested the world's smallest 1TB SSD drive, and it's a game-changer for work travel The Acer Swift 16 AI features a minimalist build, with an all-over, metallic matte black coating that looks a lot like the LG Gram Pro 16.