Are there any alternatives?

The Surface Laptop 4 15 provides a thinner and lighter chassis, albeit with a slightly smaller display, and will provide similar performance given its own integrated graphics. It’s far more expensive, though.

　　You could also consider the HP Envy 15. It costs around the same money and offers superior performance, albeit with less battery life. Its display can also be superior if you choose the OLED option (which costs more, of course).

　　

How long will it last?

The Acer Swift 3 16 demonstrates some bending and flexing in the lid, keyboard deck, and bottom chassis, but it still feels like it should provide several years of productive use. Its components are modern and should keep Windows 11 humming along. As always, the one-year warranty is a disappointment.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. Even though its display is 16:9, the Acer Swift 3 16 provides more than enough performance for productive multitasking, and the large screen can comfortably host two windows side by side.