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Acer’s Latest Swift Laptop Will Keep You Secure but Won’t Weigh You Down
The 4K display is also backed by a Ryzen 6000 Series processor
By Rob Rich Rob Rich News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on October 7, 2022 12:14PM EDT Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Computers Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Acer's newest 16-inch OLED laptop offers performance and security while remaining comparatively lightweight. Not content with the two other new Swift models it released in 2022, Acer is expanding the series even further with the Acer Swift Edge (SFA16-41). Acer calls the computer its lightest 16-inch OLED laptop, at a little over half an inch thick and weighing slightly over two and a half pounds. Acer A lack of weight isn't the Swift Edge's only advertised feature, of course. The new laptop also uses a 3840x2400 4K OLED display with a less than 0.2s response time, providing what Acer calls "sublime image clarity." And that screen is supported with an AMD Ryzen 6000 Series processor (or a Ryzen PRO 6000, depending on the version you choose) for solid performance and speed. It also supports high-speed wireless connections through Wi-Fi 6E for smooth streaming and offers a number of different ports: USB-A, two fast-charging USB-C ports, HDMI 2.1, and an audio jack. Acer Those same Ryzen 6000 Series processors also utilize Microsoft's Pluton security chip, which is enabled by default. So between Pluton's added protections for encryption keys and other important information, along with the laptop's support for biometric authentication, the Swift Edge will be tougher to crack. The new Acer Swift Edge (SFA16-41) releases sometime in October, starting at $1499.99 in the US. It should be popping up in China and Europe around the same time, for ¥7999 and €1499, respectively. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Microsoft’s New Surface Lineup Promises Snazzy Touchscreens and Powerful Chipsets What To Look For in a Gaming Laptop The Next Acer Event 2022: Dates, News, Rumors, and Announcements Latest Windows 10 Drivers (October 21, 2022) AMD Radeon Video Card Drivers v22.20 (October 21, 2022) How to Fix an Acer Laptop That Won't Turn On The 6 Best 14- to 16-Inch Laptops of 2022 The 8 Best Laptops at Walmart in 2022 The 6 Best Gaming Laptops for Battery Life in 2022 The 9 Best Lightweight Laptops of 2022 Acer Aspire 5 Review: Looks Great and Priced Right Acer R240HY Review: Eye Candy with 16.7 Million Display Colors The 8 Best Gaming Laptops for Under $1,000 in 2022 Acer Predator Triton 300 SE Review: Small Laptop, Big Value Acer Aspire TC-780-AMZKi5 Desktop Review: Too Outdated for the Price The 8 Best Gaming Laptops of 2022 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies