As someone who’s constantly on the move: commuting, hot desking at cafes, and squeezing in work wherever I can, it couldn’t have been a better time to review the Acer Swift Edge 14 AI.
It has quickly become one of those laptops that make life easier. Bold statement, but keep on reading to understand why. The first thing that struck me was the weight. Weighing at just 0.99kg, it almost feels like carrying a textbook, not a full-fledged 14-inch laptop. Sliding it into my bag doesn’t add bulk, and when I’m rushing between desks or balancing it on my lap on the train, it feels like the perfect size and weight to keep me productive without compromise.
An assumption I made due to its weight was that it may not perform as well. However, I was completely proven wrong. The display was simply lovely. The 3K OLED screen is pin-sharp and vibrant, and thanks to that Corning Gorilla Matte Pro glass, I can finally see my screen clearly even when sunlight is streaming through a café window. Watching press briefings or video calls on it feels cinematic, and paired with PurifiedView 2.0 and PurifiedVoice 2.0, I don’t have to stress about bad lighting or noisy backgrounds when I jump into a meeting mid-commute. The “soft-touch” keyboard is another small but delightful detail, perfect for those who do not like the clicky sound of keycaps.
But where the Swift Edge 14 AI shines for my workflow is in the AI features. I cover a lot of global events, and the ability to watch press conferences in different languages with real-time subtitles is a dream come through. However, when I tried it with the all-new launch of the Xiaomi Yu7 EV in Chinese, there were some areas worth improving, but once refined, it is going to make a huge difference for a lot of users. Aside from that, the Recall function is like having a photographic memory. How it works is that it takes screenshots as you work, and it lets me quickly pull up a specific slide or quote I saw earlier in the week, which makes referencing and linking back to older pieces almost effortless.
Lastly, I thought to work on my creative side to test out Cocreator on Paint to illustrate a holiday destination I was at just months ago – Jiu Zhai Gou National Park. Needs some improvement from my end – not an artist by any means. But I find that it would be useful for those who are trying to generate some ideas for their creative process. Knowing that these features run on-device with the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 288V and Copilot+ means it’s fast, private, and reliable, even when I’m tethered to spotty Wi-Fi.
Battery life is another huge plus. I don’t always get a power outlet when I’m hot desking, so knowing I can get close to a full day’s work on a single charge is a relief. The dual Thunderbolt 4 ports also make it simple to hook up to whatever setup a shared office desk has waiting, be it an ultrawide monitor or a projector for quick team sessions.
For me, the Swift Edge 14 AI strikes the perfect balance: ultra-light, seriously powerful, and smart enough to keep up with my unpredictable workday.
It feels less like a laptop and more like a trusted work partner that adapts to however and wherever I need to get things done.
The Acer Swift Edge 14 AI retails from $2,499, and you can purchase it from https://store.acer.com/en-sg.
