Review: Acer's late-2019 Swift 5 refresh is (mostly) a winner. Here's why.

Larger battery, new hinge, and 10th Gen Intel hardware make this refresh an attractive, slim Ultrabook option. Acer's Swift lineup of Ultrabooks has always been about delivering an ultraportable device for those on the go, but the sacrifices needed to achieve the thin design turned many away. Heavy thermal throttling, poor battery life, odd port layout, and overall quality concerns were some of the major downsides of previous Swift 5 models. For the late-2019 model, however, Acer has made some notable changes that significantly affect the Ultrabook in a good way. Let's take a close look at the refreshed Swift 5 to determine whether or not it's worth a buy. Late-2019 refresh Acer Swift 5 (SF514-54T) Bottom line: Acer's 14-inch Swift 5 has never been better, though the undeniably thin and light design still comes with some tradeoffs. ...