Acer B326HK review
If there’s anywhere the Acer HB236K shows it's worth the price, it's in the sense of awe you’ll feel turning it on for the first time. Fresh out of the foam packaging the display stuns anyone caught in its gorgeous glare, an effect made all the more noticeable by the company’s decision to use stunning IPS technology.
Acer S277HK 4K monitor review
Looking for a 4K monitor? You’re spoiled for choice, but most affordable options are as exciting as a winter vacation to Nebraska. Acer’s slick, white, futuristic S277HK tries to change that trend without sacrificing the value the company is known for.
Acer XB270HU review
The Acer XB270HU packs tons of features into a 1440p display, but can it overcome the high price tag, or are you better off making the jump to 4K?
Acer Liquid Jade Z review
Having landed in the U.S., Acer’s Liquid Jade Z is an affordable smartphone that’s sure to clash with the plentiful competition.
Acer Chromebook R 11 review
The Acer Chromebook R 11 isn't the most powerful Chromebook, and it isn't the cheapest, but it is the first we've reviewed with a wraparound hinge and a touchscreen.
Acer Chromebook 14 review
Acer's Chromebook 14 looks great, thanks to an aluminum alloy housing, and is also quite thin. But does its $300 price tag mean problems lurk beneath the shiny exterior?
Acer Aspire S 13 (2016) review
Acer’s new Aspire S 13 certainly has the formula of a great ultrabook – Core i5 processor, thin design, affordable price tag. But this arena has become crowded with excellent choices, all of which have few flaws. Can this new Aspire stack up?
Acer Switch Alpha 12 review
Acer made a $700 Windows 10 tablet happen by cramming a Core i5 processor into a mobile form factor. Can it compete with the Surface on more than price?
Acer Swift 7 review
Acer’s Swift 7 combines a slim, attractive build with long-lasting performance, but performance ends up suffering along the way.
Acer Spin 7 review
Acer Spin 7 is a thin and silent Windows 10 2-in-1, but it pays for it with lower performance and battery life, even compared next to slightly larger alternatives.
Acer Nitro 5 Spin review
The Acer Nitro 5 Spin mashes together a distinct gaming aesthetic and entry-level gaming components with a convertible 2-in-1 design with pen support. Does it manage to meet the needs of both gamers and productivity workers, or does it call flat in meeting the needs of either?
Acer Switch 7 Black Edition review
The Switch 7 Black Edition isn’t your parents’ detachable 2-in-1. Acer squeezed a discrete GPU and innovative liquid cooling into the Switch 7 Black Edition for some light gaming in a tablet format. Did the company manage to maintain the format’s usual productivity as well?
Acer Chromebook Spin 11 review
Acer’s Chromebook Spin 11 is a low-cost, convertible 2-in-1 take on Google’s easy-to-manage Chrome OS platform. Battery life is good enough and build quality is decent, but performance is lacking, the display is dim and dull, and input options are competent but don’t stand out.
Acer Spin 5 review
Acer’s Spin 5 is a well-built and well-performing midrange 2-in-1 with solid battery life, a good keyboard, and a relatively svelte chassis. Alexa joins Cortana in providing digital assistance, although her features are limited compared to other Alexa-enabled devices.
Acer Aspire E 15 review
Can a $600 laptop be good? In the past we'd say no, but it's a different story today. The Acer Aspire E 15 is intended for people who want value and don’t care about a skinny chassis. So, does it have what bargain hunters are looking for or is it a compromise not worth making?
Acer Predator Helios 500 review
The Predator Helios 500 is a machine that calls to gamers. With a high refresh rate display, overclockable hardware, and great gaming performance, the Helios 500 holds no punches. If you’re fine lugging around nine pounds of gamer style, this just might be the gaming laptop you’ve been looking for.
Acer Aspire 5 review
Acer’s updated Aspire 5 benefits greatly from Intel’s latest technology, including its 8th-gen processor and Optane memory. The Aspire 5 offers a lot of performance for not a lot of money, but its display and battery life betray its budget nature and detract from its overall value.
Acer Swift 3 review
Our Acer Swift 3 review takes an in-depth look at one of the most attractive affordable laptops on the market, now refreshed with speed 8th-gen CPUs. It's plenty fast, has a solid build and aesthetic, and offers great connectivity. It's not the best budget notebook, but it remains a great 14-inch option.
Acer Swift 3 13 (2019) review
Acer’s 13-inch version of the Swift 3 clamshell laptop doesn’t offer much to distinguish itself from a very crowded market. It’s not a faster, cheaper, better-built, or more attractive option than better laptops like the Asus ZenBook 13 and Dell XPS 13.
Acer Predator Orion 3000 review
Acer’s Predator Orion 3000 delivers the kind of gaming performance that’s more typical of larger desktop towers. Equipped with Intel’s 9th-Gen processor and Nvidia’s RTX 2080 graphics, the Orion 3000 delivers solid gaming performance in a compact and stylish case design.
Acer’s fast Nitro XF2 monitors are built to help gamers outmaneuver opponents
Acer's new Nitro XF2 series monitors promise gamers a competitive edge over opponents, thanks to a fast, responsive panel. Supporting AMD's FreeSync technology, 240Hz refresh rates, and an overdrive mode that delivers a fast 0.2ms response time, these panels will amp up your gaming.
Acer Swift 3 (2019) vs. Asus ZenBook 14 UX433
You don't have to settle for a too-small 13.3-inch laptop nor one that's too large at 15.6 inches. Instead, you can choose the Goldilocks option: A 14-inch laptop that's neither too big nor too tiny. The ZenBook 14 and Acer Swift 3 present two different options with strengths and weaknesses.
The Acer ConceptD laptops bring Nvidia Quadro workstation graphics to the masses
At Computex 2019, Acer revealed a handful of new powerful laptops in its ConceptD line. The ConceptD 5, 7, and 9 are all made with creatives in mind, each with varying degrees of power and portability. Most importantly, they feature the option for Nvidia's new Quadro graphics, which are tailor-made for 3D rendering and graphics.
Acer’s new Swift and Nitro laptops are now powered by the latest AMD chips
Ahead of Computex, Acer has announced a pair of updates to a couple of its most popular budget laptop lines. Both the Nitro 5 and Swift 3 will now be powered completely by AMD silicon in the form of Ryzen 7 Mobile. Both laptops include options for discrete Radeon RX graphics for light gaming and enhanced productivity performance.
The $1,100 Acer Swift is the lightest 15-inch laptop ever made
Acer came to IFA 2018 with a number of new laptops, the most interesting of which is the lightest 15-inch laptop ever made. At just 2.2 pounds, the $1,100 laptop is not only incredibly light, it's also packing the newest Intel processors, thinned-out bezels, and built-in 4G LTE. All that makes for one of the most exciting laptops from IFA 2018.
Acer refreshes Chromebooks and Windows laptops with business, gaming appeal
Acer's refreshed lineup of Chromebook and Windows laptops are designed with gamers and business users in mind. Acer's TravelMate P6 and two new Chromebook models feature MIL-STD 810G ratings for durability, long battery life, and biometric security, while the Nitro gaming notebooks come with dedicated GPUs.
Acer’s ConceptD laptops and desktops give artists quiet gaming power
Don't be fooled by the discrete RTX graphics inside Acer's new line of ConceptD workstations and mobile workstations. These systems weren't designed for gaming. With powerful processors, top-of-the-line graphics, and color-accurate displays, these PCs were designed for creatives to make the games you play.
Acer’s powerful new Helios 700 gaming laptop transforms to maximize performance
Acer's new Helios 700 could be its most impressive gaming laptop ever made. It's superpowerful, with the latest Intel and Nvidia components, and also has a cooling solution that relies on a transforming keyboard to draw in extra air. It's a unique approach that enables automated overclocking for maximum power.
Limited-time Amazon deal knocks up to $200 off the thin, light Acer Swift 5
If you've been thinking of purchasing a thin, light, and stylish laptop, you might want to consider heading to Amazon as soon as you can. The online retailer is currently discounting the Acer Swift 5 and several other Acer products by up to $200, but only through the end of today, March 14. Â
Topgolf’s new driving range tech tracks ball trajectory just like they do on TV
Using the same technology shown during PGA tournaments, Topgolf's Toptracer ranges are looking to make the driving range a more modern practice and party facility by offering statistical insights, along with plenty of games for more casual fans. Birthday parties will never be the same.
Acer Swift 3 versus Asus ZenBook UX330UA: A battle between two value laptops
It's Acer Swift 3 versus Asus ZenBook UX330UA in our battle to see which laptop offers the best value for the money.
Acer Swift 7 dazzles with near-borderless touch display, weighs under two pounds
Not a fan of borders and looking for the thinnest and lightest machine on the market? Acer's latest iteration of the Swift 7 introduces an impressive 1080p 14-inch touchscreen with a 92-percent screen-to-body ratio, all coming in at under two pounds — with an Intel Core i7 CPU.
You can go too cheap on a laptop, and this is what happens when you do
It might seem all budget notebooks are the same, and you can pick any laptop off the shelf. That’s not true, however, as a quick comparison between the very bad Acer Aspire 3, and the very good Aspire E 15, demonstrates. You’ll want to do your research no matter how much you spend.
Acer Swift 7 vs. Apple MacBook Air
Acer's Swift 7 is singularly focused on being as thin as possible, and it succeeds -- rivaling the iPhone X at around 0.35 inches thick. But its keyboard has a weird layout and its touchpad doesn't click, making it hard to use. Does Apple's MacBook Air win out as being more pleasant to use?
We want every laptop to be as thin as an iPhone. But is it practical?
The Acer Swift 7 is the thinnest notebook you can buy, and in many ways, it feels like the notebook of the future. But it makes too many compromises along the way, particularly in its no-click touchpad and weird keyboard layout, and performance and battery life suffer.
Save $300 on a Dell XPS 9570 gaming laptop, more in Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale
Thanksgiving has come and gone and Black Friday is long over, but some of the best deals on tech still continue to surface online. You can now save up to $300 on a Dell XPS 9570 Gaming Laptop and other popular Acer, HP, and Lenovo Windows devices during Amazon's Cyber Monday sale event.
Acer brings Intel’s 8-core, 9th-gen processor to its Predator Orion desktops
Acer today has revealed that it will be bringing the Intel 8-core 9th-gen processor to its Predator Orion 9000 and 6000 desktops. The new choice in processor puts more power into the hands of gamers and should make for seamless gameplay in the most demanding situations.
Acer OJO 500 Windows Mixed Reality headset lets you straddle real, virtual worlds
The OJO 500 is Acer's latest Windows Mixed Reality headset, boasting some unique design features. The OJO 500 comes with a detachable design, washable head straps, and a new sound pipe audio system that helps keep you aware of your surroundings in the real world while you venture into the virtual world.