Interestingly, I didn’t feel this level of annoyance from the Acer Aspire 1, which packs the same processor. If you’re not fussed by the Swift 1’s fingerprint sensor, have no need for a USB-C port, and don’t mind a more prosaic design, then you might want to consider the Acer Aspire 1 A114-33. The majority of the variants feature an Intel Pentium N6000 processor with no higher-end performance options available. The main difference seems to relate to internal storage capacity, which ranges from 64GB right up to a 512GB SSD.

I still don’t care for the way the Page Up and Page Down keys have been squeezed right up to the left and right arrow keys, though. Additionally, the Swift 1 features Acer's BlueLightShield technology which helps reduce eye strain and fatigue, particularly when using it for an extended period of time. A combination of USB speed tests, industry-standard benchmark software and wi-fi speed tests create this overall speed score. For regular daytime indoors usage, I found that between half and two-thirds brightness level would suffice. I’m testing the top specification here, but the performance level doesn’t vary all that wildly across the range.Work quickly and efficiently or kick back and enjoy yourself with powerful processing and vivid colors of the narrow-bezel 14-inch display. The laptop’s sound output is handled by a pair of downward-firing stereo speakers, positioned just under the nearside corners. The latter means that it’s easy enough to locate by feel, but the former means that I didn’t always align my finger correctly at the first attempt. In general terms, the Acer Swift 1 performs perfectly adequately for the light tasks it’s built for.

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The latest Intel Pentium Silver Processor keeps everything running at optimum speeds while the fan-less design keeps noises to a minimum for the perfect working environment. The Swift 1 comes with Windows 11 pre-installed to give you the very best performance, the latest design and seamless integration of services such as Microsoft Teams. This applies to manufacturing defects or hardware faults that develop in the first months of ownership (between 6 and 12 months depending on the item). Colour reproduction is nothing special, however, with a mere 60% sRGB, 42% Adobe RGB, and 43% DCI P3.Provided you stick with the mid-spec models, however, the Acer Swift 1 is an excellent portable pick. Whether you're a student, a professional on the go, or a casual user, this laptop's versatility makes it an excellent choice for all.