There’s a new device in the Acer lineup, and it’s an exciting one if you’re a fan of OLED screens or thin and light laptops. The Acer Swift Edge SFA16-41 has just been announced. This is called the world’s lightest 16-inch OLED laptop. It is also powered by AMD Ryzen 6000 CPUs.
Later in October for $1,499, Acer is targeting professionals on the go with this device, which is why it’s such a lightweight device. It measures 0.51 inches thick and weighs 2.58 pounds. For reference, one of the thinnest laptops available, the 2022 MacBook Air, weighs 2.7 pounds and is 0.44 inches thick. In the Windows space, similar 16-inch OLEDs tend to have a GPU inside, so they’re a lot heavier. This year’s HP Envy 16, for example, is 0.78 inches thick and weighs 5.91 pounds.
But this is only the weight and dimensions. For that slim weight, the Acer Swift Edge SFA16-41 has a magnesium alloy chassis. Other design elements include a sharp rear edge, as well as a sharp front bore. As for the screen details, it’s a 4K OLED panel set at a resolution of 3840 x 2400. The panel can hit 500 nits of brightness with HDR content, and it’s extremely thin, giving the laptop a 92% screen-to-body ratio. Acer also mentioned that the laptop can reach 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, which is important for creators.
On the CPU, Swift Edge packs four different options. It’s either the Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U, the Ryzen 7 6800U, the Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U, or the Ryzen 5 6600U. With RAM, the system supports up to 32GB, and storage includes either 512GB or 1TB. You can choose Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro. And note that there’s a Microsoft Pluton processor on board, to improve encryption of passwords and other sensitive data.
Even for such a thin and light device, Acer still packs a decent mix of ports, too. The combination includes an HDMI 2.1 port, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports, two USB Type-A ports, and an audio jack. USB-C ports have fast charging capabilities. And a webcam? It’s 1080p, which is kind of the new standard.
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