Key Takeaways
- The Acer Swift Air 16 is a lightweight laptop made from a magnesium-aluminum alloy, weighing under 1 kg and available in multiple colors.
- It features two display options: a 16:10 1,920x1,200 60 Hz IPS screen and a 2,880x1,800 120 Hz AMOLED display with full DCI-P3 color coverage.
- The laptop is powered by AMD Ryzen AI processors, including the Ryzen AI 5 330, 340, and 7 350, with integrated Radeon graphics.
- It includes a 2 MP FHD IR webcam with a privacy shutter, various ports (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI), and supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4.
- The device has a 50 Whr battery offering up to 13 hours of video playback and will be available in the EMEA region starting November, with prices from €999.
We just took a look at the Acer Swift 16 AI, which is powered by the Intel Lunar Lake Core Ultra 9 288V processor. At the IFA 2025 event, Acer is launching a new version called the Swift Air 16 that features Ryzen AI. According to Acer, the Swift Air 16 is designed for those who travel often and need a lightweight laptop.
Design and Display
The Swift Air 16 is made from a magnesium-aluminum alloy, making it super light at under 1 kg. You can choose from several colors: Light Silver, Fresh Blue, Steel Gray, and White. It offers two display options: a 16:10 1,920x1,200 60 Hz IPS screen or a 2,880x1,800 400 nits 120 Hz AMOLED display, which covers the full DCI-P3 color gamut.
Performance
This laptop is powered by AMD Ryzen Krackan Point APU options, which include the Ryzen AI 5 330, Ryzen AI 5 340, and Ryzen AI 7 350. Each of these processors comes with integrated Radeon graphics: the 820M, 840M, and 860M, respectively.
Features and Battery Life
The Swift Air 16 is equipped with a 2 MP FHD IR webcam featuring a privacy shutter, allowing for Windows Hello biometric logins. It also includes two full-function USB Type-C ports, a USB 3.2 Type-A port, and an HDMI 1.4 port with HDCP support. For connectivity, you’ll find Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4.
According to Acer, the device boasts a 3-cell 50 Whr Li-ion battery that provides 13 hours of video playback.
The Acer Swift Air 16 SFA16-61M will be available in the EMEA region starting in November, with prices beginning at €999.