Is there a better alternative?

There isn’t another laptop that’s going to match the Swift 7’s svelte chassis. So, we’ll consider laptops that are just as small thanks to equally tiny bezels but won’t be nearly as thin or light.

　　First is the Dell XPS 13, which is not only an excellent laptop but is small enough that you probably won’t mind the difference. It offers much better performance, build quality, and display options, and it’s less expensive as configured. You’ll spend $1,749 ($1,519 on sale) for the same Core i7, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and a 4K touch display.

　　Next, there’s the Lenovo IdeaPad S940. It, too, has a 14-inch display fitted into a very small chassis, and it’s not particularly thick or heavy on top of it. It also performs much better and has an excellent 4K display available. It’s also expensive, though, at $1,600 for a Core i7, 8GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, and a 4K display.

　　Finally, you can choose the Asus ZenBook S13 UX392FN and gain much better performance and even a discrete GPU for some light gaming. It, too, is much more solidly built, has a very nice Full HD display, and did we mention it’s faster? You’ll also save some money, at $1,400 for a Core i7, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB GB SSD.

　　

How long will it last?

The Swift 7 is made of modern materials that promise a long lifespan. We couldn’t get past the impression of flimsiness, though, and so you’ll be relying on Acer’s engineers for any confidence in the laptop’s lifespan. And the standard 1-year warranty, while equal to the competition, won’t make you feel much better.

　　

Should you buy it?

No. You can get faster, better-built laptops for less money. They’ll be heavier and a bit thicker, but you won’t feel like you’re making too many compromises.