\n\nIntel\u2019s long-awaited Tiger Lake CPUs will power Acer\u2019s newly updated laptops: the Swift 3 and the Swift 5. We\u2019re eager to find out whether the processors’ performance will match the name of the product lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Tiger Lake chips, Intel\u2019s upcoming 11th Gen processors, are four-core mobile CPUs that incorporate the new Willow Cove architecture that is built on a new \u201cSuperFin\u201d transistor, which promises better frequency speeds while maintaining high-power efficiency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tiger Lake, packed with Intel’s new Xe graphics, will reportedly provide a \u201cgenerational leap\u201d in CPU performance \u2014 and a new fleet of Acer Swift laptops will house this buzzworthy processor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Acer Swift 3 with Tiger Lake CPUs
Acer will launch two iterations of the Swift 3 with Tiger Lake CPUs \u2014 the Swift 3 SF313-53 and the Swift 3 SF514-59. The former will sport a 13.5-inch, 400-nit, 2256 x 1504-pixel display and the latter will feature a 14-inch, 1080p display with ultra-narrow 0.2-inch bezels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 13.5-inch Swift 3 will sport a durable magnesium-aluminum chassis. At just 2.6 pounds and 0.6 inches thin, the Swift 3 is svelte and slim. The 14-inch Swift 3 is also 2.6 pounds and is 0.7 inches thin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both Swift 3 models offer Thunderbolt 4, Intel Iris Xe graphics, up to 16GB of RAM and a fingerprint reader for quick-and-secure biometric authentication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Acer is keeping mum about the battery runtime of 14-inch Swift 3 for now, the company claims that the 13.5-inch Swift 3 will offer up to 18 hours of battery life. If we\u2019ve learned anything from our piece on the egregious differences between vendor battery life estimates and real-world runtimes, we’re going to wait until we test the unit ourselves to get a more true-to-life figure on the 13.5-inch Swift 3\u2019s battery-life endurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Acer Swift 5 with Tiger Lake CPUs
The Swift 5 is an ultra-thin, \u201cperformance-minded” laptop that features an antimicrobial, Corning Gorilla Glass touchscreen display. The screen is framed with ultra-narrow bezels on all four sides, providing a 90% screen-to-body ratio for an immersive viewing experience. Acer claims that the display covers 100% of the sRGB gamut and radiates 340-nits of brightness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Swift 5 is powered by 11th Gen Intel Core i5 and i7 processors. Thanks to Intel’s new Iris Xe chip, the Swift 3 can impressively manage video and graphics, according to Acer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Swift 5’s chassis, which is made of magnesium-lithium and magnesium-aluminum, is super lightweight and weighs 2.3 pounds. Its specially-designed hinge angles the laptop for better thermal performance and improved ergonomics while typing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Swift 5 will adhere to Intel\u2019s EVO (formerly Project Athena) high standards. EVO ensures that devices meet Intel’s strict criteria, including consistent responsiveness, instant wake, fast charging and long-lasting battery life. Acer claims that the Swift 5 can last 17 hours on a charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAcer took meticulous care to ensure that all aspects of the design were elevated to match the best-in-class experience the Intel Evo platform provides to help our customers achieve more,” Acer Notebooks General Manager Justin Lin said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Highly praised laptops such as the Dell XPS 13, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon and the HP Spectre x360 13 are all Project Athena-verified laptops, so the new Swift 5 will likely blow us away with its Intel EVO-verified performance. The Swift 3 laptops’ Intel EVO-verification certificates are pending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Swift 5 has a price tag of $999.99. The 14-inch Swift 3 will cost $699.99 while the 13.5-inch Swift 3 will set you back $799.99. The new Swift 3 and 5 will be available in November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n