Acer Swift X

PROS

• Stellar ultraportable performance.

• Sneaky gaming laptop with RTX 3050 Ti graphics. • Impressive battery life considering high-end parts.

CONS

• Display feels cramped for creative work. • Fan gets loud during heavy workloads. • Poorly placed Page-up and -down buttons.

BOTTOM LINE

Billed as an ultraportable for creative pros, the powerful Acer Swift X is a better fit for students looking for a highly portable laptop with some gaming chops.

$1,069