The new Acer Swift 16 AI ($1,599) is more than just another Panther Lake laptop. While Intel’s chip certainly gives this model an edge over last year’s in terms of battery life and performance, the most immediate standout feature is the super-sized trackpad. While certainly distinctive, this aspect could be hit-or-miss depending on your needs.
Speaking of big, the Swift 16 AI has an expansive 16-inch OLED panel that delivers vivid colors and excellent HDR brightness. Everything from websites to videos looks fantastic on this screen. And though this is a thin-and-light laptop, it doesn’t skimp on ports, giving you most of what you need to make Acer’s notebook your main at-home work computer.
