Here’s 5 reasons why the Acer Swift Edge, the world’s lightest 16-inch OLED laptop, is perfect for hybrid work on the go

Hybrid workers today face a whole new set of challenges working in the new normal. On top of getting the job done, hybrid workers today are also required to ensure that the security, connectivity and performance of their laptop remains in prime condition at all times in order to stay productive and connected wherever they are.

To adapt and to thrive in these challenging new conditions, a new breed of laptop that is both powerful, portable and secure is needed. Enter the new Acer Swift Edge that is currently the world’s lightest 16-inch OLED laptop.

Featuring innovative engineering, powerful specifications and ultralight materials, the new Acer Swift Edge redefines the concept of an ultrabook with the ability to effectively meet the challenges and needs of hybrid workers working from home, on the go in a cafe or in an office environment while handling everything from video calls to spreadsheets and more in a slim form factor that weighs just 1.17kg.

There is more than meets the eye though and the Acer Swift Edge features a wealth of additional features that make it the perfect laptop for mobile workers. Here’s 5 reasons why the Acer Swift Edge is perfect for hybrid work on the go.

Acer Swift Edge – Ultralight and stylishly premium design that weighs just 1.17kg

The Acer Swift Edge is not only powerful but exceptionally light and portable too. Weighing just 1.17kg, the Acer Swift Edge is currently the lightest 16-inch ultrabook in the world. To achieve this feat, the laptop makes use of advanced magnesium aluminium (Mg-Al) alloy that is 20% lighter and twice as strong as conventional aluminium, offering significant weight savings without compromising on durability. In fact, the Acer Swift Edge is just 12.95mm thin which in combination with its ultra light carry weight make it a powerful and light companion that can easily slip into a backpack for all day carry.

Not only is the Acer Swift Edge a paragon of portability and durability thanks to its unique Magnesium Aluminium alloy chassis, the laptop also implements a superbly engineered hinge and clean-cut aesthetics throughout its design to make it a statement in craftsmanship and distinguished taste. This emphasis on quality and design have earned the Acer Swift Edge a prestigious Good Design Award 2022 and a Red Dot Winner 2022 winner award too.

Acer Swift Edge – Powerful performance with AMD Ryzen 6000 series CPUs

When it comes to performance, the Acer Swift Edge has it where it counts. The Acer Swift Edge features the latest AMD Ryzen™ 6000 Series processors which integrate up to 8 high performance Zen 3+ cores built on a 6nm process, enabling it to tackle productivity and creative tasks with exceptionally smooth responsiveness and swift speeds. 

This is paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to a 1TB Gen4 PCIe NVMe SSD running the latest Windows 11 to tackle everything from your emails to photo editing in an ultra slim and portable form factor.

Acer Swift Edge – Robust security with Microsoft Pluton for peace of mind

One of the biggest concerns for users is ensuring the safety and security of both their laptop and the sensitive data within, be it passwords or other personal data from malware or tampering by malicious actors.

The Acer Swift Edge makes security a paramount concern in its design and integrates the Microsoft Pluton security processor that is integrated directly into the AMD Ryzen™ CPU to harden new WIndows 11 PCs with enhanced protection for critical data like encryption keys and other credentials. This is on top of biometric authentication including Windows Hello as well as a Noble Wedge lock slot as an additional measure of physical security. Combined, this potent combination of security features ensures peace of mind.

Acer Swift Edge – Brilliant 16-inch 4K OLED display

Belying its slim dimensions, the Acer Swift Edge features a large 16-inch 4K OLED (3,840 x 2,400 pixels) display that has a fast 0.2ms response time and a generous 92% screen-to-body ratio on account of its extremely slim bezels. These unique dimensions lend the display a tall 16:10 aspect ratio that is perfect for word processing, browsing through web pages and for other productivity related tasks on the go.

Better yet, the Acer Swift Edge’s brilliant OLED display has a TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe® display certification for a comfortable viewing experience even over extended periods of time. When work is over and it’s time to unwind, the OLED display is perfect for enjoying movies and it’s also ideal for content creators too as it has a 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut support and a brilliant 500 nits peak brightness for breathtakingly vivid cinema-grade visuals as well as a VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 500 certification to ensure beautifully deep black colour reproduction onscreen.

Acer Swift Edge – Work anywhere with cutting edge connectivity

Not only does the Acer Swift Edge boast of powerful performance, a huge 4K OLED display and an ultralight chassis, it also features a comprehensive array of connectivity options that will endear it to mobile workers on the go. On top of the latest WiFi 6E for blazing fast wireless connections and file transfers, the Acer Swift Edge also features Bluetooth 5.2 for seamless pairing with other devices like headphones, keyboards and other smartphones. 

For more traditional scenarios, the Acer Swift Edge also hosts a HDMI 2.1 port to output to a larger monitor, a pair of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports that supports fast data transfers and fast charging, a pair of USB Type-A ports for plugging in peripherals and a 3.5mm audio jack too. That’s not all as the Acer Swift Edge also ensures that communication via video calls are fast, smooth and seamless with the inclusion of a FHD front-facing camera integrated with Acer’s Temporal Noise Reduction (TNR) technology for clear videos even in low-light conditions 

Where to buy the Acer Swift Edge in Malaysia?

The ultralight Acer Swift Edge is available in Malaysia in your choice of two variants with prices starting from RM5,299. Both variants feature a similar form factor and design but primarily vary in terms of specifications with a more powerful variant featuring the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U processor paired with 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and a 1TB Gen4 PCIe NVMe SSD for RM6,299 to ensure superior performance on the go. 

For those seeking a balance of value and performance, the Acer Swift Edge is also available with an AMD Ryzen 5 6600U CPU, 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and a 512GB Gen4 PCIe NVMe SSD for RM5,299.

All variants of the Acer Swift Edge also feature a free copy of Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021, a free Acer Urban backpack and two years of warranty along with a one year international travellers warranty which offers added peace of mind for. To purchase the Acer Swift Edge, saunter on by to the official Acer eStore or to the Acer official store on Shopee and Lazada.