Laptops

Acer upgrades Swift, Spin, and Aspire series to 11th Gen Intel processors

There’s something for everyone

Published

October 22, 2020

Shivam Vahia

Taiwanese laptop maker Acer announced that a suite of notebooks under its Swift, Spin, and Aspire lineup have been upgraded to 11th Gen Intel processors. The laptops are designed to offer more portability while retaining an affordable price tag. The new processor also comes along with Intel Iris X graphics.

Starting with the Acer Swift 3X, it’s designed for creative professionals who’re looking for a machine that can finish work as well as game. Thanks to a range of powerful CPUs, the company is pitching the product to be perfect for photographers as well as video editors.

Weighing just 1.37kg, it can offer up to 17.5 hours of battery life on a single charge according to Acer. On the front is a 14-inch Full HD display with an 84 percent screen-to-body ratio. Lastly, it doesn’t skip out on necessary ports like USB-C, USB 3.0, and Thunderbolt 4.

The Acer Spin 5 is built for portability and features an ultra-thin design. The convertible touchscreen notebook has a 360 degree hinge design and features a 3:2 ratio display. It has a antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass along with another layer of coating on the keyboard and surrounding areas.

The laptop is also integrated with Acer Active Stylus that leverages Wacom AES technology. Acer claims the laptop can run up to 15 hours on a single charge.

On the other hand, the Acer Spin 3 is a younger sibling that sports a 13.3-inch display with touch support and 360 convertible hinge. Keeping the price in mind, the laptop is designed for students and has slightly toned down specifications. However it doesn’t miss out on key features like Acer’s stylus and multiple ports.

Lastly, the Acer Aspire 5 is a more powerful machine that comes with the 11th Gen Intel processor and NVIDIA GeForce MX450 GPU. It has a touchscreen display and can be equipped with up to 24GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB SSD.

Price and Availability

The Acer Spin 5 (SP513-55N) will be available in North America in February 2021 starting at US$ 999.99; in EMEA in December 2020 starting at 1,099 EUR; and in China in November 2020, starting at CNY 6,999.

The Acer Spin 3 (SP313-51N) laptop will be available in North America in March 2021 starting at US$ 849.99; and in EMEA in December 2020 starting at EUR 899

Acer Swift 3X (SF314-510G) will be available in North America in December starting at US$ 899.99; in EMEA in November starting at 849 EUR; and in China in October, starting at CNY4,999.

Acer Aspire (A514-54 14″) laptop will be available in North America in December starting at US$ 499.99; in EMEA in November starting at 599 EUR; and in China in September, starting at CNY 4,499.

Acer Aspire (A515-56 15.6″) laptop will be available in North America in December starting at US$ 499.99; in EMEA in November at 599 EUR; and in China in September, starting at CNY 4,499.

Acer Aspire (A517-52 17.3″) laptop will be available in North America in February 2021 starting at US$ 549.99; and in EMEA in November 2020 starting at 599 EUR.

Buyer's Guide

2026 MacBook Neo vs Air vs Pro: Buyer’s Guide

Which MacBook Should You Buy in 2026?

Published

May 14, 2026

GadgetMatch

Apple’s MacBook lineup has never offered more choice.

From the $599 MacBook Neo to the ultra-powerful MacBook Pro, there’s now a MacBook for almost every kind of user.

But, are you overwhelmed and torn buying between the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and the all-new MacBook Neo?

Watch our 2026 MacBook Buyer’s Guide to find your GadgetMatch!

Laptops

The Googlebook is the next evolution of the Chromebook

Notebooks are coming later this year.

Published

May 13, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Chromebooks did not become the go-to alternative for laptop users on a budget. Given how the market looks today, it could have been a matter of “right place, wrong time.” Today, Google is trying again with the new Googlebook lineup.

The Googlebook is different from the Chromebook. Though both platforms allow Android apps to run natively, the Googlebook will focus more on building a foundation on Gemini Intelligence.

Of course, the Android ecosystem is still a focal point. The Googlebook can run apps from the ecosystem and can connect seamlessly with Android phones. Specifically, users can access their phone’s apps and files directly from the notebook without waiting for transfers.

As for the Gemini part, the Googlebook starts by reinventing the cursor. The new Magic Pointer brings the wonder of Gemini to your mouse. A wiggle of the cursor wakes the software, which contextualizes anything it’s pointed to. For example, pointing at a date will ask you if you want to schedule a meeting. Pointing at two photos might merge the two into an AI-generated mashup.

Additionally, Create a Widget will allow you to customize software to perfectly tailor to your needs. Using Gemini, the Googlebook can collate everything you need on your dashboard.

Currently, there are no official models set to come out just yet. However, Google has confirmed that Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo have committed to bringing out the Googlebook this fall. Naturally, each of these brands will have their own take on lineup, but the one thing uniting them will be a unique glowbar to set them apart from other notebooks.

Laptops

Spotlight: ASUS Zenbook A16

The first Windows laptop that feels different

Published

May 7, 2026

GadgetMatch and Michael Josh Villanueva

The ASUS Zenbook A16 is one of the most interesting Snapdragon-powered Windows laptops right now, but how does it actually perform?

After two weeks of traveling to Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Manila, Los Angeles and back to New York, here’s THE Michael Josh covering the Zenbook A16’s battery life, performance, OLED display, and real-world use.

This is the first Windows laptop that feels different.

Check further:

> Zenbook A16

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