Having previously reviewed Acer’s 14-inch Swift AI, I thought I knew what to expect from the 16-inch model: similar processor, similar performance, better display, and lower battery life. I thought I would have the same experience with its keyboard, touchpad, and speakers, too. But even after reviewing laptops for over six years, subtle differences between the same laptop in different sizes still catch me by surprise.
I wasn’t surprised that its Intel Core Ultra 200-series processor lacked heavy multitasking “oomph,” or that the laptop had a shorter battery life. I also wasn’t surprised the keyboard stretched my fingers to their limit (as do most 16-inch laptops). But I give Acer a Kudos bar for stepping up the Swift 16 AI’s audio and display, something I didn’t expect.
