Expert Reviews95
Acer's most convincing laptop in a while, balancing style, build, performance and value so well it earns a Best Buy award.
Acer Swift 16 AI
5 expert reviews#13 of 32 laptops
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recommend
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Best affordable OLED laptop
Critics’ consensus
5 professional reviewers tested the Acer Swift 16 AI, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and value for money. Most common complaint: software and app.
Reviewed by Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, WIRED and 2 more
The catch: The speakers are thin, and the oversized touchpad and cramped keyboard get in the way.
Broad agreement
Scores run from 70 to 95All 5 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Acer Swift 16 AI?
Trusted Reviews90
An easy recommendation for anyone wanting an affordable OLED laptop, with solid power and long battery life.
WIRED80
A good-value 16-inch Windows laptop with a standout screen, quiet operation and pleasant input devices.
Tom's Guide80
A fantastic, light 16-inch Windows laptop with a lovely OLED screen, fast performance and all-day battery.
ZDNET70
Good for artists thanks to its gorgeous display, drawing-capable trackpad and strong battery, and it performs above its price.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Picture quality3 of 5
Value for money3 of 5
Performance2 of 5
What critics dislike most
Software and app2 of 5
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Common questions
Is the Acer Swift 16 AI worth it?
Most critics think so: 4 of 5 recommend it. The speakers are thin, and the oversized touchpad and cramped keyboard get in the way.
Do critics agree about the Acer Swift 16 AI?
Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (ZDNET) to 95 (Expert Reviews), a spread of 25 points across 5 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Acer Swift 16 AI?
Software and app (2 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Acer Swift 16 AI?
The Apple MacBook Air (M4) (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.