50 TECH ADVISOR • JUNE 2020REVIEW
A bit convoluted, but I think what Acer is trying to
say is it’s really damn light. The Swift 5 is a full-size(ish)
laptop that weighs less than some tablet hybrids. That’s
impressive – though unless weight is the only feature
you care about, the Swift 5 can feel limiting in other
regards. Let’s dig in.Design
No matter which Swift 5 you decide on, it’s going to be
small – and kind-of... cute? Cute’s a weird word to use
with a laptop, but it nevertheless feels appropriate. It’s
like seeing a tiger cub or something. Sure, the larger
version might look sleek and ferocious, but shrunk
down to half-size? It’s adorable.The display’s ultra-
thin bezels (Acer cites
3.97mm), which make it
feel bigger than 14 inches50 TECH ADVISOR • JUNE 2020REVIEW
A bit convoluted, but I think what Acer is trying to
say is it’s really damn light. The Swift 5 is a full-size(ish)
laptop that weighs less than some tablet hybrids. That’s
impressive – though unless weight is the only feature
you care about, the Swift 5 can feel limiting in other
regards. Let’s dig in.Design
No matter which Swift 5 you decide on, it’s going to be
small – and kind-of... cute? Cute’s a weird word to use
with a laptop, but it nevertheless feels appropriate. It’s
like seeing a tiger cub or something. Sure, the larger
version might look sleek and ferocious, but shrunk
down to half-size? It’s adorable.The display’s ultra-
thin bezels (Acer cites
3.97mm), which make it
feel bigger than 14 inches