UAE Price
AED 2,499
India Price
₹64,990
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Laptop · Acer · 2022
The Swift X 16 (2022) (Swift X SFX16 Series) 512GB / 16GB is Acer's 2022 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 21.2 x 356.3 x 239.7 ( = 0.83 x 14.03 x 9.44 in) display, the Intel Core i7-1260P 12c/16t 12 x 1.5 - 4.7 GHz, 64 W PL2 / Short Burst, 35 W PL1 / Sustained, Alder Lake-P chipset. At AED 2,499 in the UAE and ₹64,990 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The Swift X 16 (2022) excels with its Intel Core i7-1260P and Intel Arc A370M (4GB GDDR6), delivering strong multi-core CPU performance and capable 1080p gaming or creative workloads. The 16GB DDR5-4800 quad-channel RAM ensures smooth multitasking, while the 56Wh battery lasts up to 7.5 hours under light use. It’s built for students and hybrid professionals needing portable power for coding, light video editing, or design apps without a desktop. Its weakness is thermal throttling: sustained GPU loads cause the Arc A370M to drop below 1800MHz after 15 minutes, hurting render times. The 512GB SSD is adequate but slow (PCIe 3.0 x4), not PCIe 4.0. In UAE at AED 2499, it’s good value because no other thin-and-light under AED 2800 offers a dedicated GPU and Thunderbolt 4. In India at ₹64990, it’s overpriced—competitors like the Lenovo Legion Go or ASUS Vivobook Pro 16 offer better GPUs and storage at similar costs.
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| Battery | 56 Wh Lithium-Ion |
| Camera | Webcam: 1080p + IR + dual-array mics |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm combo audio port, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor |
| Networking | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 21.2 x 356.3 x 239.7 ( = 0.83 x 14.03 x 9.44 in) |
| Weight | 1.75 kg ( = 61.73 oz / 3.86 pounds), Power Supply: 360 g ( = 12.7 oz / 0.79 pounds) |
| Display | 16.00 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixel 189 PPI, B160QAN02.M, IPS LED, glossy: no, 60 Hz |
| Graphics adapter | Intel Arc A370M - 4 GB VRAM, Core: 2050 MHz, RAM: 1750 MHz, 35 W TDP, GDDR6, 31.0.101.3490, Hybrid Graphics |
| Memory | 16 GB , DDR5-4800, on-board, quad-channel, 52-44-44-104 |
| Storage | 512 |
| Mainboard | Intel Alder Lake-P PCH |
| Soundcard | Realtek ALC256 @ Intel Alder Point-P PCH - HD Audio |
| Charging | fast charging / Quickcharge |
| Additional features | Speakers: 2x 2W stereo, Keyboard: 6 row full-size chiclet w/ numpad, Keyboard Light: yes, 100W USB-C PSU, Norton Security Ultra, Acer Care Center, 24 Months Warranty |
| Links | Acer homepageAcer notebook section |
| Price | 1500 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1260P 12c/16t 12 x 1.5 - 4.7 GHz, 64 W PL2 / Short Burst, 35 W PL1 / Sustained, Alder Lake-P |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 11 Home |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Swift 5 (2022).
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you need a reliable, high-memory laptop for everyday tasks and find it at a discounted price. However, newer models will likely offer better efficiency and performance, so consider your budget and usage needs carefully.
The Swift X 16 (2022) is priced at AED 2499 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online electronics stores across the country.
The Swift X 16 (2022) is priced at ₹64990 in India. It can be purchased from official Acer outlets and leading e-commerce platforms nationwide.
The camera delivers clear 720p video quality suitable for video calls and online meetings. It performs well in good lighting but struggles in low-light conditions without additional illumination.
The battery lasts up to 8 hours with typical usage like web browsing and document editing. Heavy tasks such as video streaming or multitasking reduce this to around 5-6 hours.
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