Acer Adds Two New Ultraslim Notebooks to its Swift Series
Editor's Summary
-- The Swift 3 is an attractive notebook that seeks to be the intersection
between style, power and balance
-- The latest generation of the Acer Swift 3 notebooks feature up to 10(th)
Gen Intel(®) Core((TM)) i7-1065G7 (SF313-52/G) and AMD Ryzen((TM)) 7
4700U processors (SF314-42), weighing in at under 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg)
-- The Swift 3 (SF313-52/G) has been co-engineered with Intel as part of
Intel's innovation program codenamed "Project Athena" and verified for
advanced mobile performance
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Acer today revealed two new Swift 3 models in its popular ultra-portable notebook series, one a 13.5 inch model (SF313-52/G) powered by the latest 10(th) Gen Intel(®) Core((TM)) processors and the other a 14 inch model (SF314-42) powered by the latest AMD Ryzen(TM) 4000 series mobile processors.
The Swift 3 series are ultra-portable notebooks designed to suit the needs of people who work on the go, packing excellent performance and eye-popping graphics into a sleek and stylish metal chassis.
Acer Swift 3 (SF313-52/G), a Powerhouse for Productivity on the Go
Measuring in at 0.63 inches (15.95 mm) thin and 2.62 pounds (1.19 kg), cased in an elegant metal chassis, the Swift 3 (SF313-52/G) is easy to slip in a bag and travel with. It features a narrow-bezel display([1]) that offers a high 83.65% screen-to-body ratio and the screen's 3:2 aspect ratio gives 18% more room, in the form of vertical height, to read on. Further enhancing the display which supports 100% of the sRGB color space, Acer Color Intelligence((TM)) and Acer ExaColor technology bring images and videos to life with eye-popping colors on the 13.5-inch screen.
Co-engineered with Intel as part of Intel's innovation program codenamed "Project Athena," the Swift 3 (SF313-52/G) passed rigorous testing to achieve the program's experience targets([2]) and hardware specifications, ensuring it consistently delivers the responsiveness([3]), instant wake([4]), and battery life([3],[5],[6]) that ambitious people need to focus from anywhere.
The Swift 3 (SF313-52/G) comes with up to 10(th) Gen Intel(®) Core((TM)) i7-1065G7 processors, the latest NVIDIA(®) graphics([7]), and a long-lasting battery that offers users up to 16 hours of productivity([8]). It also supports fast-charging, providing up to 4 hours of use on just a 30-minute charge([9]). An illuminated keyboard([2]) lets users keep typing in dark environments, and the notebook supports Wake On Voice (WoV), enabling users to interact with Cortana while the device is in Modern Standby mode.
The Swift 3 supports Windows Hello via a fingerprint reader for easy and more secure logins, and once logged in, a full function USB Type-C port gives users incredibly fast data transfer speeds over Thunderbolt((TM)) 3, USB 3.1 Gen 2 or DisplayPort. Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) offers a smoother internet browsing experience that has up to 3 times([10]) increased throughput and reduces latency by up to 75%([11]) compared to Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42), Featuring the Latest AMD Ryzen Mobile Processors
The 14-inch Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) is a modern device that seeks to strike a balance between style, power, and efficiency. The latest generation is just 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg) light and 0.63 inches (15.95 mm) thin and comes in a lightweight metal chassis. The device features a high screen-to-body ratio with ultra-narrow bezels.
In addition to its stylish design, AMD Ryzen(TM) 4000 series processors bring disruptive performance powered by innovative 7 nm process technology and "Zen 2" core architecture. Paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM, the Swift 3 (SF314-42) a powerful choice for productivity on the go. Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and up to a 512 GB PCle SSD help everything on the device run lightning-fast.
The Swift 3 (SF314-42) also supports fast and more secure logins via Windows Hello, while Wake on Voice allows users to interact with Cortana when the screen is off.
Pricing and Availability
The Acer Swift 3 (SF313-52/G) will be available in North America in March, starting at USD 699; in EMEA in January starting at EUR 699; and in China in February, starting at RMB 5,499.
The Acer Swift 3 (SF314-42) will be available in North America in May, starting at USD 599; in EMEA in March starting at EUR 599; and in China in March, starting at RMB 4,499.
Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To find out about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office or retailer via www.acer.com.
[1] Left and right bezels are 0.17 inches
(4.37mm) each.
[2] Minimum Program Key Experience
Indicator (KEI) Targets and Claims
--Wake from sleep in less than a
second[4]
--consistent responsiveness, and >9
hours' battery life during real,
intensive use, plugged in or on the go[3]
-->16 hours of battery life in local
video playback mode[5]
--and 4 hours' battery charged in less
than 30 minutes [6]
[3] Testing as of 30 September 2019. For
systems with FHD displays. Simulated to
replicate typical scenario on wireless
web browsing workload: shipped HW/SW
configuration running multiple background
applications and open web pages; on
802.11 wireless Internet connection, DC
battery power, and 250nit screen
brightness
[4]From button press, lid open, or voice,
to display on and ready for
authentication
[5]Testing as of 30 September 2019. For
systems with FHD displays. Simulated to
replicate in-transit local video FHD
playback scenario: 150nit screen
brightness, in airplane mode
For systems with Full HD (FHD) displays,
when used for wireless web browsing. When
powered off, from OEM default shutdown
level
[6] For systems with Full HD (FHD)
displays, when used for wireless web
browsing. When powered off, from OEM
default shutdown level
[7] Specifications may vary depending on
model and/or region. All models subject
to availability.
[8] Listed battery life is based on
MobileMark 2014(R) productivity mode
testing with wireless on. Details of
MobileMark 2014 testing are available at
www.bapco.com. Battery life rating is for
comparison purposes only. Actual battery
life varies by model, configuration,
application, power management
settings,operating conditions, and
features used. A battery's maximum
capacity decreases with time and use.
[9] "Use" refers to video playback and
"charge-time" is under the condition of
the device being switched off during
charging.
[10] 802.11ax 2x2 160MHz enables 2402Mbps
max theoretical data rates, 3X faster
than 802.11ac 2x2 80MHz (867Mbps) as
documented in IEEE 802.11 wireless
standard spec and require the use of
similarly configured 802.11ax wireless
network routers
[11] Based on Intel simulation data of
802.11ax with and without OFDMA using 9
clients. Average latency without OFDM is
36ms, with OFDMA average latency is
reduced to 7.6ms. Latency improvement
requires that the AP and all clients
support OFDMA
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