What do you want to know
- Acer has announced the all-new Swift Edge laptop (SFA16-41-R7SU).
- The Swift Edge has a magnesium-aluminum chassis that weighs just 2.58 pounds and is 0.51 inches thick.
- It features a 16-inch (16:10) 3840 x 2400 OLED display with 60Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut.
- The laptop has already won two design awards.
- It goes on sale today from Costo starting at $1,499 with an AMD Ryzen 7 68000U octa-core processor.
Acer is no stranger to making thin laptops that are also stylish. Heck, a few of us here at Windows Central had the 2014 Acer Aspire S7 (opens in a new tab)which is still insanely thin in 2022.
Well, Acer is back with the new Swift Edge (SFA16-41). It packs a 16-inch 16:10 OLED display with a fantastic 3840 x 2400 resolution (283 PPI) and weighs just 2.58 lbs (1.17 kg).
This 2014 Aspire S7 measured just 13.3 inches and weighed 2.8 pounds (1.3 kg) in comparison.
Pretty crazy stuff, and that’s not even mentioning the longer battery life and much more powerful AMD Ryzen processor.
To achieve the super slim 0.51-inch (12.95mm) height and lightweight chassis, Acer opted for a sturdy magnesium-aluminum (Mg-Al alloy) chassis instead of relying on plastics. The laptop, when closed, isn’t much thicker than your average 2022 smartphone.
The rest of the specs are equally impressive. The Swift Edge (SFA16-41) can be configured with a variety of AMD Ryzen 6000 processors ranging from Ryzen 5 6600U (hexa-core) to Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U (octa-core), all with AMD Radeon Graphics and Microsoft Pluto Security .
RAM goes up to 32GB of dual-channel LPDDR5 and a zippy PCIe 4.0 SSD in sizes of 512GB or 1TB.
Ports are plentiful too, with two USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, two USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1 with HDCP support, and a headphone/mic jack. Connectivity is standard fare with the latest Wi-Fi 6E (2×2 MU-MIMO) and Bluetooth 5.2.
| Acer Swift Edge SFA16-41-R7S | |
|---|---|
| SE | Windows 11 Home/Pro |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U (4.7GHz), Octa |
| AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (4.7GHz), Octa | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U (4.5GHz), Hexa | |
| AMD Ryzen 5 660U (4.5GHz), Hexa | |
| RAM | Up to 32GB dual channel LPDDR5 |
| Chart | AMD Radeon graphics card |
| Storage | 512 GB or 1 TB |
| PCIe Gen4, 16 GB/s, NVMe | |
| Display | 16.0″ screen with OLED (non-touch) |
| WQUXGA 3840 x 2400 / 16:10 | |
| Certified by True Black HDR 500 (500 nits) | |
| Ports | 2x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB Type-A Gen 1 |
| HDMI 2.1 / Headphones and microphone | |
| audio | DTS Audio / Acer Purified Voice / Acer TrueHarmony |
| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2, WiFi 6E |
| Camera | 1920 x 1080 resolution FHD webcam (blue glass lens) |
| Security | Microsoft Pluto support |
| Fingerprint reader with matching on host | |
| Battery | 54 Whr 3 cells |
| Dimensions | 14.04 (W) x 9.54 (D) x 0.51/0.55 (H) inches |
| 356.7(W) x 242.3(D) x 12.95/13.95(H)mm | |
| lester | 2.58 pounds (1.17 kg) |
| Color | Black Olivine |
| Availablity | October 6, 2022 (North America) |
| Price | $1,499 |
But really, it’s all about that 16-inch display, which has an impressive 92% screen-to-body ratio.
Reaching 400 nits of brightness, the Acer CineCrystal display has a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, True Black HDR 500 certified (500 nits peak) and TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe display certifications.
Acer won two design accolades, including Red Dot 2022 and a Good Design 2022 award, which is remarkable.
Acer sent us a production-ready unit, and it’s a sight to behold. It’s like what LG did with the Gram series, but with AMD, an improved Full HD webcam, and DTS Audio. The sizable 54 Wh battery should provide decent battery life, especially when paired with AMD’s efficient processors.
Typing on the keyboard is a pleasure and the touchpad is quite large. But carrying it around and throwing it to someone is really fun because it’s so light. Opening it up gives you an OLED wall of goodness, which will be great for watching movies or editing photos.
Acer Swift Edge (SFA16-41) Pricing and Availability
The Acer Swift Edge (SFA16-41) will be available in October in North America, starting at US$1,499.99; in EMEA, from EUR 1,499; and in China, from 7,999 RMB.
The first Swift Edge model sold in North America is the Swift Edge SFA16-41-R7SU. It will be available starting today, October 7, at Costco. It has a Ryzen 7 6800U processor, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD. It is priced at $1,499.99.
Exact specifications, pricing and availability vary by region.
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Acer Swift Edge (SFA16-41)
The Acer Swift Edge features a gorgeous 16-inch “4K” OLED display with a 92% screen-to-body ratio of AMD Ryzen 7 processors, but weighs just 2.5 pounds and measures 0.51 inches tall. thickness. With plenty of ports, there’s plenty here for people who need portable power with a brilliantly large screen.
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