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Acer Swift 14 AI (2024)

71
Mixed
Average of 6 professional reviews
3 of 6 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 6 reviews landedRange 57–80
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 71.2 · 5 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 74

Acer Swift 14 AI (2024)Image: Acer

6 professional reviewers tested the Acer Swift 14 AI (2024), and 3 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and performance. Most common complaint: software and app.

Reviewed by Trusted Reviews, Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews and 3 more

The catch: The LCD screen trails OLED rivals, and the AI indicator and bloatware add little.

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What 6 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 80
    Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2025

    Trusted Reviews calls it a great all-round Windows ultrabook with strong power, stylish design and standout battery life.

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  2. 80
    Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2024

    Tom's Guide finds fast performance, long battery life and good visuals for a fair price, though the AI branding is mostly show, the deck flexes and bloatware is annoying.

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  3. 80
    Expert ReviewsHands-on review · 2024

    Outstanding 24-hour battery life and good performance, but the price is a little high and the display and speakers trail rivals.

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  4. 70
    Digital TrendsHands-on review · 2024

    Digital Trends praises its exceptional battery endurance, solid build and good productivity speed at a reasonable price.

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  5. 60
    Tom's HardwareHands-on review · 2024

    Tom's Hardware likes the battery life, ports, webcam and SSD, but finds the laptop chunky, the touchpad unsatisfying, the AI indicator odd and the price high.

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  6. 57est.
    Just JoshNo printed score · Video review · 2024

    The Acer Swift 14 AI is a mediocre laptop that struggles to justify its price point, especially given its underwhelming performance and display quality.

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What critics praise most

Battery life6 of 6
Performance3 of 6
Design2 of 6

What critics dislike most

Software and app2 of 6
Price2 of 6
Size and weight2 of 6

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Common questions

Is the Acer Swift 14 AI (2024) worth it?

Critics are divided: 3 of 6 recommend it. The LCD screen trails OLED rivals, and the AI indicator and bloatware add little.

Do critics agree about the Acer Swift 14 AI (2024)?

Broad agreement: scores range from 57 (Just Josh) to 80 (Trusted Reviews), a spread of 23 points across 6 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What do critics dislike about the Acer Swift 14 AI (2024)?

Software and app (2 of 6 reviews), Price (2 of 6 reviews), Size and weight (2 of 6 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Acer Swift 14 AI (2024)?

The Apple MacBook Air (M4) (critic score 91), best overall.