Acer Introduces Brand New Swift 5 and Aspire Laptops
Acer recently launched the new thin and light Acer Swift 5 as well as the Aspire 3 and 5 for the Malaysian market in connection with Acer Day 2022. New Swift 5 and Aspire laptops with 12th Gen Intel Core processors cater to the demands of busy on-the-go executives, students, and families.
Acer Swift 5

The all-new Swift 5 focuses on performance and portability in a clean and modern design with a unibody CNC-machined chassis composed of Aerospace Grade Aluminum.
The Swift 5 features up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 with Intel Iris Xe graphics packed into a sleek 1.2kg and 14.95mm height mist green colour chassis. Furthermore, up to 16GB dual-channel LPDDR5 memory and up to 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD storage offer users a smooth and fast computing experience.
The new Swift 5 includes a built-in fingerprint scanner on the power button for added security and convenience. The WQXGA touchscreen display is built with Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass and has thin bezels allowing for a screen-to-body ratio of 92.22%.
The backlit keyboard on the new Swift 5 has an air intake, which adds to the cooling system with an updated TwinAir dual-fan system with D6 heat pipes. Lastly, the OceanGlass touchpad on the laptop is constructed from ocean-bound plastic debris, creating a glass-like tactile sensation while facilitating multi-finger motions.
The laptop has been validated by Intel Evo to fulfil key experience criteria including quick wake from sleep, 10 hours of real-world battery life, and a 30-minute charge that offers more than 4 hours of battery life.
The new Swift 5 is now available at Acer eStore, official Shopee and Lazada stores, as well as authorised resellers, with prices beginning at RM4,699.
Customers who buy the new Swift 5 before 30 September 2022, will be eligible for a Sleeve Case, Urban Backpack, and RM120 in Touch nβ Go eWallet credit, with an extra RM100 discount available during the ongoing Acer Day roadshow through 7 August 2022.
Acer Swift 5 Specifications

| SF514β56Tβ71Q8 | SF514β56Tβ71RH | SF514β56Tβ50Q1 | |
| Processor | IntelΒ CoreΒ i7β1260P | IntelΒ CoreΒ i5Β βΒ 1240P | |
| RAM | 16GB On-BoardΒ LPDDR4X | 8GBΒ of On-BoardΒ LPDDR4X | |
| Graphics | IntelΒ IrisΒ XeΒ Graphics | ||
| Storage | 1TBΒ PCIeΒ NVMeΒ SSD | 512GBΒ PCIeΒ NVMeΒ SSD | |
| Connectivity | BluetoothΒ 5.2 Intel Killer Wireless WiβFi 6E 1675i 1x HDMIΒ 2.1 port with HDCP support
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 with 1 portΒ featuring powerβoff USB charging 1x 3.5 mm headphone/speaker jack 2x USB TypeβC port: USB4 (up to 40 Gbps) (Thunderbolt 4 and DCβin port 65 W)
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| Display | 14β³Β IPSΒ display,Β WQXGAΒ 2560Β xΒ 1600,Β 425Β nitsΒ highβbrightness AcerΒ CineCrystalΒ LED-backlitΒ TFTΒ LCD Supporting multi-touch and Antibacterial cover glass 16:10Β aspectΒ ratio,Β colorΒ gamutΒ sRGBΒ 100% |
14β³Β IPSΒ display,Β WUXGAΒ 1920Β xΒ 1200,Β 340nΒ nitsΒ highβbrightness Acer CineCrystal LED-backlit TFT LCD Supporting multi-touch and Antibacterial cover glass 16:10Β aspectΒ ratio,Β colorΒ gamutΒ sRGBΒ 100% |
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| Power | Battery life Up to 9.5 hours | ||
| Dimension | 310.5 x 213.3 x 14.95 mm | ||
| Weight | 1.2Β kg | ||
| Price | RM6,599 | RM5,999 | RM4,699 |
Acer Aspire 5 and Aspire 3

The 15.6-inch Aspire series has been updated with a 12th Gen Intel Core CPU,Β 8GB of RAM and up to 1TB SSD, with extra RAM and HDD expansion slots. The Aspire 5 also comes with NVIDIA GeForce MX550 discrete graphics that enhances and accelerates graphics performance.
The USB-Type C connection on the Aspire 5 supports Thunderbolt 4, which allows customers to connect up to two 4K screens for multitasking. The elevating hinge design on both laptops elevates the chassis while tilting the keyboard to an angle for easier typing, greater sound, and increased airflow.
The Aspire 3 starts at RM2,499 in the new willow green colour, while the Aspire 5 starts at RM2,599.
Both variants are now available at Acer eStore, official Shopee and Lazada stores, and authorised resellers.
Acer Aspire 5 Specifications

| A515β57β52Y8 | A515β57β54UD | A515β57β3488 | |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 β 1235U | IntelΒ CoreΒ i3Β βΒ 1215U | |
| RAM | 8GBΒ DDR4 | ||
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe GraphicΒ | IntelΒ UHDΒ Graphics | |
| Storage | 512GBΒ PCIeΒ NVMeΒ SSD | ||
| Connectivity |
BluetoothΒ 5.1
IntelΒ Wireless WiβFi 6E AX211 1x HDMIΒ 2.1 port with HDCP support
3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 with 1 ports featuring powerβoff USB charging 1x 3.5 mm headphone/speaker jack 1Β x USB TypeβC port (USB3.2 Gen 2)Β (up toΒ 10 Gbps) (Thunderbolt 4)
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| Display | 15.6β³Β IPSΒ display,Β FullΒ HDΒ 1920Β xΒ 1080 AcerΒ ComfyViewΒ LED-backlitΒ TFTΒ LCDΒ 16:9Β aspectΒ ratio,Β 45%Β NTSC |
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| Power | Battery life Up toΒ 7.5 hours | ||
| Dimension | 362.9 x 237.8 x 17.9 mm | ||
| Weight | 1.76Β kg | ||
| Price | RM3,099 | RM3,099 | RM2,599 |
Β Acer Aspire 3 Specifications

| A315β59-786D | A315β59G-59DT | A315β59-593Z | A315β59β37T4 |
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| Processor | IntelΒ CoreΒ i7-1255UΒ | IntelΒ CoreΒ i5-1235U | IntelΒ CoreΒ i5-1235UΒ | IntelΒ CoreΒ i3β1215U |
| RAM | 16GBΒ DDR4 |
8GBΒ DDR4
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| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce MX550 with 2G dedicated GDDR6 VRAM | Intel Iris Xe Graphic | |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD | 256GBΒ PCIeΒ NVMeΒ SSD | ||
| Connectivity |
BluetoothΒ 5.0
802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless LAN
1x Ethernet (RJβ45) port 1x HDMIΒ 2.1 port with HDCP support
3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 with 1 portsΒ featuring powerβoff USB charging 1x 3.5 mm headphone/speaker jack
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| Display | 15.6β³Β IPSΒ display,Β FullΒ HDΒ 1920Β xΒ 1080 AcerΒ ComfyViewΒ LEDβbacklitΒ TFTΒ LCDΒ 16:9Β aspectΒ ratio,Β 45%Β NTSCΒ Β |
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| Power | BatteryΒ lifeΒ UpΒ toΒ 5.5Β hoursΒ | |||
| Dimension | 362.9 xΒ 241.26Β xΒ 19.9Β mm | |||
| Weight | 1.78Β kg | |||
| Price | RM3,699 | RM3,399 | RM2,899 | RM2,499 |
For more information about the Acer Swift 5, Aspire 5 and Aspire 3 laptops, feel free to visit Acer Malaysiaβs official Facebook page.
Pokdepinion: Great laptops for those looking for a laptop for productivity and studies. They do come at affordable prices and many can consider obtaining one of them.
