Acer has upgraded one of its most notable ultra-light notebooks to the Ryzen 8000 series. The Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-44 packs AMD Ryzen 7 8840U and a 16-inch 120 Hz OLED display into a 1.23-kilogram case.
The Acer Swift Edge 16, initially announced in May 2023, is now receiving an upgrade. The ultra-light notebook will transition from the Ryzen 7 7840U to the newer Ryzen 7 8840U processor. This change doesn’t significantly impact performance, and the integrated AMD Radeon 780M remains unchanged. Most importantly, it promises enhanced AI performance.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-44, powered by AMD Ryzen AI, features a dedicated AI engine that enhances AI performance by up to 60%. Combined with Acer’s AI solutions, this device is designed to deliver more intuitive and enjoyable AI experiences, paving the way for the future.
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The 1440p QHD webcam with a privacy shutter includes Acer PurifiedVoice with AI Noise Reduction. Acer PurifiedView integrates three key features: Background Blur, Automatic Framing, and Gaze Correction. Additionally, it uses advanced AI algorithms. These technologies enhance your appearance during e-meetings, live streaming, and video calls.
Little has changed in terms of the design or the other features. Acer has once again packed a 16-inch 16:10 OLED display with a resolution of 3,200 x 2,000 pixels into the 1.23-kilogram, 1.3-centimeter-thin case. The display also features a frame rate of 120 Hz and a brightness of 500 nits.
Acer Swift Edge 16 SFE16-44 price and availability
The new Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16-44) is available from Amazon.com for a recommended retail price starting at $1,225.
The Acer AI PC boasts up to 32 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and, furthermore, offers a PCIe 4.0 SSD with up to 2 TB of storage. Additionally, it supports Wi-Fi 7 connectivity. In terms of power, the 54Wh battery charges via USB-C at up to 65 watts. Moreover, the laptop includes two USB 4 ports, providing data transfer rates of up to 40 Gbps.
Previously, we reviewed the Acer Swift Go 14 AI ultrabook, which has many new artificial intelligence features. After evaluating its potential, we recognized that it could become a strong competitor, directly challenging high-end laptops from Asus, Lenovo, and HP, especially once its AI capabilities are fully optimized.
