Top best Acer laptops 2020

If your budget is low, Acer also has a wide variety of notebook laptops, offering great value at very affordable prices. In addition, like other computer manufacturers, Acer also has its own high-end series.

In the article below, TipsMake will introduce you to the list of the best Acer laptops at the moment.

1. Acer Swift 3 (2020)

1. CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
2. GPU: AMD Radeon graphics card
3. RAM: 8GB
4. Hard drive: 512GB SSD
5. Screen: 14-inch, 1920 x 1080
6. Size: 12.7 x. 8.6 x 0.6 inches
7. Weight: 1.2kg

Advantages

1. Strong performance
2. Performs multitasking well
3. Good price

Defect

1. Low light screen

Who would have thought that the less than $ 1000 Acer Swift 3 would be as good as a MacBook Pro or Dell XPS 13? Acer has done the impossible thanks to the Ryzen 7 4700U CPU. Swift 3 can run comfortably for 11 hours on a single charge. Another strong point is that it has an extremely compact design that is easy to carry on the go.

2. Acer Chromebook Spin 713

1. CPU: Intel Core i5-10210U
2. GPU: Intel UHD graphics card
3. RAM: 8GB
4. Hard drive: 128GB SSD
5. Screen: 13.5-inch, 2256 x 1504
6. Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.3 x 0.7 inches
7. Weight: 1.3kg

Advantages

1. Bright screen, vivid colors
2. Excellent battery life
3. Works fast

Defect

1. The keyboard is a bit shallow
2. Speaker and mic are not impressive

For students who need an affordable, lightweight laptop and long battery life, the Acer Chromebook 713 is the right choice. The Chromebook Spin 713 has a 2-in-1 that feels premium at a price that just couldn't be better. The machine is enough to use everyday tasks and can replace the heavy laptops on the market today.

3. Acer Predator Triton 500

1. CPU: Intel Core i7-8750H
2. GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
3. RAM: 32GB
4. Hard drive: two 512GB NVMe PCIe SSDs
5. Screen: 15.6-inch, 1920 x 1080
6. Size: 14.1 x 10 x 0.7 inches
7. Weight: 2.1kg

Advantages

1. Slim, lightweight design
2. Overall performance is good
3. Comfortable typing keyboard
4. Fast transfer speed

Defect

1. The screen is a bit dark
2. The radiator fan is loud
3. Weak sound

Acer has a thin and light gaming laptop, the Predator Triton 500. With this machine, gamers can play games on a powerful system wherever they are. And thanks to the Turbo option, you can harness more power from the GPU. In addition to the slim and light design that is rare in gaming laptops, you also have a sturdy display and a comfortable keyboard. If you're looking for a sleek yet powerful gaming laptop, the Acer Predator Triton 500 is the perfect choice.

4. Acer Nitro 5 (AMD, 2020)

1. CPU: AMD Ryzen 5-4600H
2. GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650
3. RAM: 8GB
4. Hard drive: 256GB SSD
5. Display: 15.6-inch, 1920 x 1080
6. Dimensions: 14.3 x 10 x 0.9 inches
7. Weight: 2.4kg

Advantages

1. Long battery life
2. Strong CPU performance
3. Good price

Defect

1. Normal graphics
2. Weak screen
3. Sound being shy

If you are looking for an extremely cheap gaming laptop, look no further than the Acer Nitro 5 (AMD, 2020). The Nitro 5 priced under $ 700 offers great performance, incredible battery life with 11 hours 9 minutes and a comfortable typing keyboard. In addition, the Nitro 5 has improved in design over the years, and the exterior has been coated with a more premium and luxurious interior aluminum alloy.

5. Acer Spin 5 2020

1. CPU: Intel Core i7-1065G7
2. GPU: Intel Iris Plus graphics card
3. RAM: 16GB
4. Hard drive: 512GB SSD
5. Screen: 13.5-inch, 2256 x 1504
6. Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.3 x 0.6 inches
7. Weight: 1.17kg

Advantages

1. Good competitive performance in the market
2. Vivid display
3. Stylus support is available

Defect

1. Normal battery life

The Acer Spin 5 is definitely a powerful hybrid machine - it blew its other 2-in-1 competitors when it comes to display quality, overall performance, and graphics. And despite being a thin and light switchable device, the Spin 5 offers a plethora of ports to meet all of your connectivity needs. It even still has a microSD reader, a port that's a bit outdated in today's tech products.

6. Acer Chromebook 714

1. CPU: Intel Core i3-8130U
2. GPU: Intel HD Graphics 620
3. RAM: 8GB
4. Hard drive: 64GB eMMC
5. Screen: 15.6-inch, 1920 x 1080
6. Dimensions: 12.7 x 9.4 x 0.7 inches
7. Weight: 1.4kg

Advantages

1. There is a fingerprint sensor
2. Good multi-tasking performance
3. Military standard durability

Defect

1. Normal speaker 
2. Low light screen

The Acer Chromebook 714 is a high-end business laptop with a sleek, aluminum chassis that enhances a professional and classy vibe when you bring this exquisite device in meetings. This Acer Chromebook 714 has been MIL-SPEC tested, so this Chromebook can withstand the shock of bumps and falls from a certain height.

The Acer Chromebook 714 has a fingerprint sensor, quite rare on ChromeOS laptops. The keyboard is equipped with lights and a friendly multitasking system will help the user at work. Overall, the Acer Chromebook 714 is a great productivity machine for heavy-duty users who depend on Google apps for their daily tasks and assignments.

7. Acer Swift 5 2020

1. CPU: Intel Core i7-1065G7
2. GPU: Intel Iris Plus
3. RAM: 8GB
4. Hard drive: 512GB SSD
5. Screen: 14-inch, 1920 x 1080
6. Dimensions: 12.5 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
7. Weight: 0.9kg

Advantages

1. Vivid display
2. Slim and light design
3. Battery life is good

Defect

1. The keyboard layout is annoying
2. RAM is only 8GB
3. The speaker is weak

Acer's Swift 5 is the champion in the slim and light design category. At just 0.9kg, it is one of the lightest 14-inch laptops ever made. Heck, even lighter than most 13-inch laptops on the market. However, despite its large size, the Swift 5 delivers long battery life alongside a vibrant 1080p display. Additionally, a version of the Swift 5 will have discrete Nvidia graphics.

Marvin Fry

Update 14 December 2020