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Does the Acer Swift 14 (2023) have Thunderbolt or USB4?

The Acer Swift 4 features Intel CPUs, and it does indeed have Thunderbolt 4, which supports all USB4 features.

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These days, connectivity is quite important when you want to consider buying a great new laptop. Not only do you need to worry about the specifications under the hood of your laptop like the CPU, RAM, and storage, but you also have to consider the port selection.

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Best chargers for Acer Swift 14 (2023)

When the battery on the Acer Swift 14 (2023) runs dry, you'll need one of these chargers to power your new laptop back up.

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The new Acer Swift 14 (2023) looks to be an excellent follow-up to the Acer Swift 5 that came before it. Not much has changed on this great Acer laptop other than the new 13th-generation Intel processors and an improved webcam, but minor spec bumps do make a slight difference in performance considering Acer is now using Intel H-series CPUs.

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Does the Acer Swift 14 (2023) have 5G?

The Acer Swift 14 (2023) doesn't have 5G, so you'll need to tether to a hotspot if you want to use it without connecting to Wi-Fi.

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If you spend a lot of time away from home and in places like coffee shops or airports with your new Acer laptop, then 5G connectivity is a must to stay connected. You don't want to depend on unsecured Wi-Fi, which can be a privacy concern and unreliable. So does the new Acer Swift 14 (2023) have 5G? Unfortunately, the Acer Swift 14 (2023) does not have 5G connectivity.

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Does the Acer Swift 14 (2023) have good battery life?

While we don't know the size of the battery, the new Acer Swift 14 should still last you about a day.

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When looking for a great laptop, battery life is quite important. Laptops are intended for use on the go, and you shouldn't have to be plugged into the wall constantly to get work done. In the case of the upcoming Acer Swift 14, we still have some questions about the battery. While we don't know much about its size or efficiency, Acer quotes that it'd last you up to 9.5 hours. This seems great for now, but we're looking forward to testing it more when we have a review unit.

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Best convertible laptops in 2023

Looking for the best convertible laptops? Here are some of the best options on the market that we receommend.

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When you look at the best laptops you can buy today, you'll see a few different form factors to choose from. You can buy a typical clamshell laptop if you just want the basics, or go with a tablet and a detachable keyboard if portability is your number one priority. But then there's the best form factor a PC can have — personally speaking, at least — the convertible. Convertible PCs give you the versatility of a tablet while also having the convenience of a keyboard permanently available, plus they can usually afford to be more powerful than a typical tablet.

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Best cases for Acer Swift 14 (2023)

Avoid drops, bumps, scratches, and other damage to your Acer Swift 14 by investing in one of these eight cases.

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When buying a new and great laptop like the Acer Swift 14 (2023), you also might want to consider purchasing a case for it. Even though our recommended cases aren't specially made for the device (as you'd find with an iPad or more common device), there are still other options you can purchase at places like Amazon that'll fit any standard 13-inch laptop. And because the Acer Swift 14 measures 12.22 x 8.4 x 0.59 inches, it'll fit in any 13-inch case.

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Best laptops in 2023

Looking for a new laptop for work, school, or anything else? Here are the very best laptops on the market right now.

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As much as smartphones have become the central tool for many aspects of our lives, there are some things you can only do on a PC or laptop. To me, buying a new laptop is always an incredibly exciting experience (keep in mind, though, I'm a tech writer), and choosing the right one is incredibly important.

Best photo editing laptops in 2023

Looking for a new laptop to work on photography projects? We've rounded up the best laptops you can buy if you're into photo editing.

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Choosing a new laptop can be daunting because there are a ton of great laptops on the market from all kinds of companies and for all kinds of users. Even if you have a specific use case in mind, you'll likely have a lot of options. We've previously rounded up the best laptops for content creators, and if you're specifically into video editing, we have you covered there, too. Now it's time for the best laptops for photo editing.

These are the Best Cheap Laptops to buy in July 2021

Best cheap laptops in 2023

We review a lot of high-end laptops here at XDA, but you can still find great cheap laptops under $700. Here are a few great choices.

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These days, you can buy some fantastic laptops with top-tier specs and premium features in some stunning designs that are still light and portable. But all of those high-end pieces of hardware are usually pretty expensive, and if you're on a smaller budget, it can be easy to look at those laptops with envy. Don't fret, though. There are some great laptops out there with much more affordable prices, and we've rounded up some of the best, so you can get a really good experience without breaking the bank.

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Acer Chromebook Enterprise Vero 514 review: Not your typical ChromeOS device

The Acer Chromebook Enterprise Vero 514 puts the environment first, but it is also one of the fastest Chromebooks we've ever reviewed.

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A lot of great Chromebooks and some of the best ChromeOS tablets aren't just for personal or school use anymore. Many businesses are now using specialized Chromebooks as part of their fleet of devices. After all, ChromeOS can be easy to manage with the Chrome Enterprise Upgrade. The operating system is lightweight, simple, and less sophisticated than Windows, so it's easy to learn.

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Hurry and save $700 on this fantastic Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop

The Acer Predator Helios 300 is on sale for a limited time, and it's an incredible deal for such a powerful machine.

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Gaming laptops are particularly pricey, so it's no surprise that this Acer Predator Helios model is priced at $2,100. Good discounts are hard to find so we were extra thrilled when we saw the laptop price go down by $700 over at Best Buy, bringing it down to $1,400. This is an excellent price to pay for a laptop with these specs, you should definitely hurry and buy it while you still can. The deal is only available until 1 AM ET on March 4th, 2023, so time's ticking!

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Best laptops under $600 in 2023

Looking for a new laptop but don't want to go beyond $600? We have some of the best options for you available for purchase right now!

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Buying a new laptop can be an exciting time, especially if you have a keen interest in computers in general. It's the feeling of having a brand-new machine that does exactly what you want, faster than your old laptop did. But for as exciting as it can be, many of the best laptops are not cheap, so finding the right one isn't always easy if you have a tight budget. That's why we have lists focusing on the best cheap laptops you can buy today, and in this particular one, we're going to focus on laptops that cost under $600.

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Best Chromebooks in 2023

Looking for a new Chromebook? These are the best Chromebooks that money can buy currently, regardless of what you need one for.

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Chromebooks offer much more than just a web browsing experience in 2023. Just like Windows laptops, Chromebooks now come in all shapes and sizes and are solid options even against MacBooks. There is an excellent choice of ChromeOS clamshell laptops, convertibles, and even desktop mini Chromeboxes. In some cases, these Chromebooks might even be cheaper in price, too.

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Fantastic limited deal slashes $600 off the Acer Predator Triton 300 SE gaming laptop

The Acer Predator Triton 300 SE now has an amazing price of just $1,000, and it comes with powerful specs and a smooth display for gaming.

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The Acer Predator Triton 500 SE is our favorite gaming laptop, but it does cost $2,400, which is way out of budget for many people. If you're looking for something more compact and more affordable, then the Acer Predator Triton 300 is a fantastic laptop at a great price point, especially now that it's discounted by $600. This limited-time deal gets you the fantastic Predator Triton 300 for just $1,000, but it's only available for a few more hours, so you'll want to jump on it as soon as possible.

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Best Thunderbolt 4 laptops in 2023

With Thunderbolt 4 replacing the previous-gen standard, we list out the best laptops on the market with the new super fast connectivity port.

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Thunderbolt has become an increasingly common feature in laptops over the last few years. Since the introduction of Thunderbolt 3, which uses the familiar USB Type-C connector, many more laptops have adopted this feature. And with Thunderbolt 4, the experience has been standardized so all Thunderbolt laptops offer the best speeds promised in Thunderbolt 3.

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Best 15-inch laptops in 2023

We believe that a 15-inch laptop offers the best and most economical form factor for a majority of people. Here are some of the best options.

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For many users, a 15-inch screen is the ideal size for a laptop. This is a size where you can still strike a great balance of portability and real estate. Most 17-inch laptops tend to be heavy, and 13-inch laptops just don't give you as much screen size to comfortably multi-task. Because of this, 15-inch laptops are still very prevalent, and if you're looking for a new one to buy, you're bound to find a sea of options to choose from. We're here to help, so we've rounded up the best 15-inch laptops you can buy today.

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Acer launches new Chromebooks and TravelMate laptops for education

Acer's new laptops offer an affordable entry point for students to get their first laptop, and there are ChromeOS and Windows options available.

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Acer has announced a handful of new laptops geared toward the education market, including a handful of new Chromebooks and Windows-based TravelMate laptops. Among the new additions to the lineup is the first Acer Chromebook Vero for education. The Vero line is where Acer launches its more sustainability-focused products, and it has been expanding quickly over the past couple of years.

Best Acer laptops in 2023

If you're a fan of Acer laptops, we've rounded up the best ones you can buy from the company, from lightweight laptops to gaming rigs.

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When looking for the best laptops, a few brands will constantly appear on various lists. Companies like HP, Dell, and Acer all make fantastic devices, and thus, they're almost always at the top of our recommendations. Usually, though, those lists all have devices from different brands, so if you have one brand you really like, it can be hard to find what you're looking for. To help with that, we've rounded up the best Acer laptops you can buy today in a few different categories. This way, you should be able to find something that suits your specific needs.

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Best AMD Ryzen laptops in 2023

The AMD Ryzen series is not only competing with Intel in the desktop CPU space, but also offers great options for laptop users. Check it out!

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Typically, Intel processors have been much more prevalent than AMD ones, especially in laptops. Even today, many of the best laptops you can buy are powered by Intel processors. However, since introducing the Ryzen family, AMD has made great strides in becoming more popular, and more and more fantastic laptops have shown up with AMD Ryzen processors inside.

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Best Chromebooks for kids in 2023

Chromebooks are simple and easy to use, and this is a collection of some of the best for kids of all ages.

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One of the cool parts of ChromeOS, which powers Chromebooks, is that it is simple and easy to learn when compared to Windows and even MacOS. Chromebooks are also fairly inexpensive, which makes them the perfect option for a younger child. Other than that, Chromebooks are very secure, and you can even add parental controls easily. You even can play games on Chromebook via cloud gaming services like Steam, Nvidia GeForce Now, and Xbox GamePass.