Acer just unveiled one of the lightest laptops on the market.
The Taiwanese technology brand just announced its new Swift Air 16 laptop during the IFA tradeshow in Berlin. Equipped with a generous 16-inch display, this Windows 11 machine weighs less than 1kg. That makes it even lighter than a smaller 13" MacBook Air, which tips the scales at 1.24kg.
Acer says this feat of engineering is made possible thanks to its magnesium-aluminium alloy construction, which provides durability while maintaining the featherweight design. The lightweight laptop is the newest entry in the Swift range, which is aimed at professionals who need a decent amount of computing power on-the-go.
The new laptop may be ideal for travellers as it boasts a lightweight designed and is optimised to work with high-powered applications
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Aside from its lightweight design, Swift Air 16 runs on AMD's Ryzen AI 300 Series processors, with options ranging from the AI 5 330 to the top-tier AI 7 350 model. This means the laptop is designed to run on optimised performance to streamline your workflow. For example, the chips enable you to run high-powered artificial intelligence applications directly on your device while maintaining energy efficiency.
The new laptop will be available in four colour choices: Light Silver, Fresh Blue, Steel Grey and White
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The laptop may also be a good option if you're looking to upgrade to Windows 11.
If you're still using Windows 10, you've got just five weeks before Microsoft pulls the plug on security updates and technical support on October 14, 2025.
This means that Microsoft will no longer issue regular software updates to fix vulnerabilities, bugs, and critical glitches in the desktop operating system. Without these, Microsoft warns that anyone who continues to use Windows 10 will be left "at greater risk for viruses and malware".
Once a flaw in the operating system has been uncovered, hackers can continue to exploit the vulnerability in millions of PCs with no fear that Microsoft will issue a fix.
Beyond security concerns, compatibility issues will mount. Microsoft recently extended support for its own 365 apps, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Swift Air 16 is a Copilot+ PC, so it benefits from the additional Windows 11 features that you won't find on every model that upgrades to the newest operating system from Microsoft. As such, you'll unlock AI-powered features like Recall and Click to Do.
Recall is an AI-powered Windows feature that creates snapshots of your screen to help you retrace your steps and find information, while Click to Do is a complementary feature that works with these snapshots and across your entire Windows interface. These tools aim to enhance your productivity by streamlining content creation and collaboration tasks.
Despite its generous 16-inch screen and fully-featured version of Windows 11, the Swift Air 16 from Acer weighs 1kg
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Battery performance reaches up to 13 hours based on video playback testing, ensuring you can work through extended periods without needing to recharge. The system also promises rapid startup times and responsive performance for demanding applications such as video editing and 3D rendering programmes.
You can select between two display configurations to suit your needs. The premium option features a WQXGA+ AMOLED panel with 2880x1800 resolution, delivering a high-resolution, premium display with vibrant colours, deep blacks, and high refresh rates.
Alternatively, there's a WUXGA IPS screen offering 1920x1200 resolution at 60Hz. This provides greater screen real estate for multitasking and applications. Both displays also utilise a 16:10 aspect ratio, providing extra vertical screen space for your work.
Acer says its featherweight new laptop will start from €999 in Europe, although a UK specific price hasn't been confirmed yet
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Connectivity won't be an issue either, as the laptop is designed with dual USB Type-C ports offering full functionality, plus USB 3.2 Type-A and HDMI 1.4 connections. You'll also benefit from Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4 or higher for wireless connections.
The laptop includes a 2MP infrared camera with a privacy shutter, supporting Windows Hello facial recognition for secure access. This is a feature that allows you to log in to your device by scanning your face using a special infrared (IR) camera.
If you're looking to get your hands on this new model, the Swift Air 16 will officially be released in November with a starting price of €999, which is roughly £860. Acer hasn't officially disclosed UK-specific pricing yet.
You'll have four colour choices: Light Silver, Fresh Blue, Steel Grey and White, allowing you to match your personal style or professional environment.
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