Reviewers Liked
- Small and light
- Fast WiFi 6
- Fast integrated Intel graphics unit
- Fast SSD
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Meagre port selection
- CPU continues to be throttled
- Only average battery runtimes
Acer Swift 5 - 2020 (SF514-54T)
Would I recommend this laptop if it were four pounds and $1600? Nope. But with standout portability, good performance, and a $999 price tag, I think it hits a sweet spot.
-- As reviewed by The Verge
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