Acer Swift 5 SF514 review
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- 14-inches
- Windows
The Acer Swift 5 is the lightest 14-inch laptop we've ever tested, weighing under 950g according to our measurements. With a premium design and high-end internals, Acer has pushed the boat out on this model, but will its svelte design result in compromises elsewhere? Our laptop review goes in-depth to find out.
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- What is it?
- What's it like to use?
- What are the screen and sound like?
- How long does the battery last?
- Should I buy it?
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