The Swift is a line of consumer-oriented high-end laptop computers produced by Acer. They are designed to be lightweight and thinner than typical laptops. Laptops in the Swift series are the Swift 1, Swift 3, Swift 5 and Swift 7.
In an announcement in February 2023, Acer changed its model serial, with the Swift 3, Swift 5 and Swift 7 series renamed as the Swift Go, Swift and Swift X respectively.
List of Acer Aspire Swift models and specifications
Acer Swift 7 (2020)
The Swift lineup consists of several sub-series, including:
Swift 1: Entry-level models with basic CPUs (Celeron/Pentium), aimed at budget-conscious users.
Swift 3: Mid-range models featuring Intel Core i5/i7 or AMD Ryzen processors, thin-and-light form factors, and modern connectivity (Wi-Fi 6, USB-C).
Swift 5: Premium ultraportables with Intel Evo certification, magnesium-aluminum chassis, long battery life, and lightweight designs.
Swift 7 (later rebranded as Swift Go): Ultra-thin models with ARM or Intel Core processors and minimal bezels.
Swift X: Performance-oriented models with discrete GPUs (e.g., NVIDIA RTX series) for creators and power users.
In 2023, Acer renamed its Swift 3, 5, and 7 series to Swift Go, Swift, and Swift X, respectively. [1]
Technical Characteristics
Chassis and Weight
Swift notebooks share a focus on thin and light construction:
• Swift 3 weighs approximately 1.2 kg and measures about 14.95 mm thick. [2]
• Swift 5 features a magnesium-alloy chassis (~1.05 kg) and Intel Evo certification. [3]