Best accessories for Acer Swift 14 (2023)
Got yourself an Acer Swift 14? Here are all the best accessories for your laptop.
So, you've got yourself a new Acer Swift 14 (2023). Now what? Well, with one of the best Acer laptops out there (soon to be one of the best laptops on the market), you'll need some accessories. But what accessories do you need? Maybe you need a charger, a case, a docking station, or even an eGPU enclosure. And how much should you spend? No worries — we're here to showcase all the best accessories for your new Swift.
Acer Swift X 14 (2023) vs Swift 14 (2023): Do you need the extra power?
The Acer Swift X 14 is a great laptop if you need something powerful, but should you choose it over the regular Swift 14?
Acer may not be the most popular brand in the world, but the company has been making great laptops for all kinds of audiences over the past few years, with the Swift line being a highlight. The series has been almost completely refreshed for 2023, including the new Swift X 14, the company's lightest creator-focused laptop available. But while this laptop has a lot to offer, it does beg the question of how it compares to the standard Acer Swift 14, the successor to the Swift 5 of years past. If you're struggling to choose between the Acer Swift X 14 and the Swift 14, we're here to compare them and help you make that decision.
Best cases for the Acer Nitro 5 in 2023
The Acer Nitro 5 is a great budget gaming laptop, and you want to protect your investment. These cases can help you keep it safe.
For budget-conscious gamers, the Acer Nitro 5 is a very compelling machine. It has a combination of powerful specs, a smooth display, and some upgradeability that makes it one of the best budget gaming laptops out there. Being that it's a gaming laptop, however, it's big and heavy. That means dropping it is much more likely to cause damage to the PC, and if you're trying to save some money by going with the Nitro 5, you definitely don't want to spend more money to repair it. So it's much more important to protect your investment. If you're looking for a way to do it, we've rounded up some of the best cases you can get for your Acer Nitro 5.
This top-tier Chromebook is a steal with this $160 discount for Prime Day
The Acer Spin 714 features the latest CPUs from Intel under the hood, and it's now $160 off, and just $540
Looking for a new Chromebook this Prime Day? While Amazon already has many great Prime Day laptop deals, you can't forget about Best Buy. As part of its Black Friday in July deal, the retailer is slashing prices on all kinds of cool tech. A prime example is the Acer Spin 714 Chromebook. This modern Chromebook sports 13th-generation Intel CPUs, 8GB RAM, and a 256GB SSD, and it is now $540 instead of the usual $700.
Prime Day chops $200 off this 16-inch Acer laptop with OLED display
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is already fantastic, and this deal makes the laptop even sweeter.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 is a top-of-the-line laptop that's already great for its standard price, but if you want to save some more money, this Prime Day laptop deal is for you. Best Buy is shaving off a smooth $200 from the official $1,300 price tag, bringing this top-tier laptop to just $1,100. This is the 2023 model, which launched just a few weeks ago, so it's the lowest price you'll find for this version.
Score $200 off an Acer Swift 3 laptop with this great Prime Day deal
Prime Day gives you 25% off the Ryzen 7 5700U-powered Acer Swift 3.
It's never a bad time to look for an upgrade of your laptop. Keeping an eye on what you may want in your new computer and figuring out the best deals can be exhausting. Plus, you may not have until Black Friday to wait until prices on electronics drop again. Luckily, the midsummer sales event you've been waiting for has arrived. Prime Day is here, and there are some killer laptop deals you should keep an eye on.
One of the best Chromebooks for gaming is now just $500 at Best Buy
The Acer Chromebook 516 GE is a great Chromebook for gaming thanks to the large screen, the RGB keyboard, and it's now just $500
Even though the best deals on the best Chromebooks are happening over at Amazon for Prime Day, you shouldn't pass up on Best Buy. The retailer is offering plenty of excellent deals on Chromebooks on its own Black Friday in July event. It's where we found one of the best Chromebooks for gaming, the Acer Chromebook 516 GE for $500, a $150 discount from the usual $650 price.
Best ChromeOS tablets in 2023
Chromebooks aren't just laptops anymore. These ChromeOS-powered tablets or 2-in-1s can do so much more for you, be it drawing or taking notes.
When you think about tablets that are currently up for sale at many retailers, you might think of an iPad or an Android device. While Chromebooks used to just be traditional clamshell laptops, many of the best Chromebooks are now also tablets, too. That includes a device with a detachable screen, as well as the 2-in-1 form factor where you can convert that Chromebook over to use in various modes. This is exactly why we've put together this buying guide. We'll be looking at some of the best ChromeOS tablets from HP, Acer, and Samsung.
Best convertible laptops in 2023
Looking for the best convertible laptops? Here are some of the best options on the market that we receommend.
When you look at the best laptops you can buy today, you'll see a few different form factors to choose from. You can buy a typical clamshell laptop if you just want the basics, or go with a tablet and a detachable keyboard if portability is your number one priority. But then there's the best form factor a PC can have — personally speaking, at least — the convertible. Convertible PCs give you the versatility of a tablet while also having the convenience of a keyboard permanently available, plus they can usually afford to be more powerful than a typical tablet.
What configurations does the Acer Swift 14 (2023) come in?
The Acer Swift 14 currently only comes in one configuration, but more will appear in the future.
The Acer Swift 14 (2023) is an exceptional laptop. It comes with the latest 13th-generation Intel CPUs, a stylish design, and an improved QHD+ resolution screen. Our Editor-in-Chief Rich Woods reviewed it and found that it was ideal for those who want a laptop that looks pretty and is easy to take on the go.
Best laptops under $600 in 2023
Looking for a new laptop but don't want to go beyond $600? We have some of the best options for you available for purchase right now!
Buying a new laptop can be an exciting time, especially if you have a keen interest in computers in general. It's the feeling of having a brand-new machine that does exactly what you want, faster than your old laptop did. But for as exciting as it can be, many of the best laptops are not cheap, so finding the right one isn't always easy if you have a tight budget. That's why we have lists focusing on the best cheap laptops you can buy today, and in this particular one, we're going even lower to focus on laptops that cost under $600.
Acer Chromebox CXI5: Price, availability, and everything you need to know
The Acer Chromebox CXI5 is the first new Chromebox in a while, but it comes with new upgrades and even an optional monitor to make it more exciting.
One of the newest Chromebox models you can buy in 2023 is the Acer Chromebox CXI5. Similar to what you'll find from the other major Chromebook makers, it features a 12th-generation Intel CPU, as well as many ports that make it useful for point-of-sales units or for powering digital signage. In a great design choice, Acer even sells what's called an Add-in-One 24, a modular desktop solution that'll let you slide this Chromebox into the back of a special 24-inch FHD monitor.
Hands-on with the upgraded Acer Predator Triton 16 and the crazy Orion X desktop
Acer's Predator Triton 16 is more powerful than ever, but the Predator Orion X desktop is a really cool mini gaming desktop PC.
At Computex 2023, Acer introduced the Predator Triton 16, which, despite the name, isn't a totally new laptop. Much like the Swift series, Acer's gaming lineup is also being rebranded, and the company says the Predator Triton 16 is the successor to the older Predator Triton 300 SE. Its placement in the lineup is a bit confusing, and even Acer couldn't exactly tell me what each of the previous tiers of Predator laptops will become.
Checking out Acer's refreshed Swift Edge 16 with AMD Zen 4 processors and a 120Hz display
Acer introduced a new Swift Edge 16 at Computex 2023, and we got to try them out, along with the company's other products.
Ahead of Computex 2023, Acer introduced a couple of new laptops, the Acer Swift Edge 16 and the Predator Triton 16, along with a new router. Of course, being at the show, I had to spend some time at Acer's booth checking out the new Swift Edge 16, one of the most premium laptops in the company's lineup. though I also took a look at some existing products that are already hitting different markets.
Acer Swift 14 (2023) review: A great laptop with common shortcomings
Acer's latest Swift 14 adds 13th-generation Intel processors, a better webcam, and more.
I always feel like Acer's laptops are underrated. I'm always impressed every time the company sends me a new model, but when the discussion comes up over which are the best laptops, the company is frequently overshadowed by the likes of HP, Lenovo, and Dell. And that continues to be true with the Acer Swift 14, which took things up a notch from its predecessor, the Swift 5.
This 34-inch 165Hz ultra-wide curved gaming monitor is an absolute steal at just $299
If you're looking for an immersive ultra-wide gaming monitor, this is a great option that's on sale for a limited time.
There are a lot of monitor choices out there, but if you're looking to get a gaming monitor, chances are you're going to be looking at a few things, like resolution, refresh rate, and response time. The Acer Nitro XZ342CU ultra-wide gaming monitor checks all those boxes, and it is now priced at just $299 for a limited time.
Acer updates the Swift Edge 16 with 120Hz 3.2K OLED display, Ryzen 7040 CPU
Acer refreshed a stunner of a laptop, the Swift Edge 16 with high-end features like an OLED 120HZ display and a Ryzen 7040 CPU.
Acer has launched two impressive new laptops and a Wi-Fi mesh router ahead of Computex 2023. The new laptops include the refreshed Swift Edge 16, which sports an OLED screen and up to the latest AMD Ryzen 7040 series CPU, as well as the Predator Triton 16 gaming laptop, which has a fancy 240 Hz refresh rate display and the latest Core i9 CPU and RTX 40-series graphics under the hood. There's also the Acer Connect Vero W6m mesh router, which doesn't yet have pricing or availability in North America.
Take $700 off Acer's Predator Triton 300 SE laptop in this amazing flash deal
Hurry, as this deal only is only available today.
If you're looking for a great creator laptop, chances are, you're going to be spending quite a bit. While they don't require as much power as a gaming laptops, they still require quite a bit of power if you're going to be doing lots of photo / video editing, 3D rendering, streaming, or other activities. Thankfully, we're getting a short window with an incredible discount on the Acer Predator Triton 300 SE laptop that comes with an Intel i7, 16GB RAM, RTX 3060 GPU, and an impressive 165Hz display. For a limited time, the laptop is $700 of its MSRP, bringing it down to a more reasonable $900 price tag.
Best Budget Chromebooks
If you don't have a lot of money to spend on a Chromebook, here are a few that can fit the lowest of budgets.
It's quite common to think that Chromebooks are cheaper than Windows laptops. Yet if you want the latest and greatest Chromebook, however, you'll still have to spend a pretty penny over $900 to get high-end specs like 12th generation Intel CPUs, or high-resolution 16:10 aspect ratio screens. But that doesn't mean you can't find cheap Chromebooks!
Best Chromebooks for kids in 2023
Chromebooks are simple and easy to use, and this is a collection of some of the best for kids of all ages.
One of the cool parts of ChromeOS, which powers Chromebooks, is that it is simple and easy to learn when compared to Windows and even MacOS. Chromebooks are also fairly inexpensive, which makes them the perfect option for a younger child. Other than that, Chromebooks are very secure, and you can even add parental controls easily. You even can play games on Chromebook via cloud gaming services like Steam, Nvidia GeForce Now, and Xbox GamePass.