They’re loud enough, with reasonable stereo separation, but they’re also thin and reedy, and they badly lack low-end grunt.

The laptop’s sound output is handled by a pair of downward-firing stereo speakers, positioned just under the nearside corners.The latest Intel Pentium Silver processor keeps everything running at optimum speeds while the fan-less design keeps noises to a minimum for the perfect working environment. This applies to manufacturing defects or hardware faults that develop in the first months of ownership (between 6 and 12 months depending on the item).

If a fault develops after 30 days, you will need to get in touch with the manufacturer to open a warranty claim. Connectivity is strong too, with USB-C and HDMI ports included, as well as a fingerprint reader and Wi-Fi 6 support. The Swift 1 features a full complement of connectivity options, including the latest dual-band Wi-Fi 6. It didn’t suffer for the switch, but I did find the Swift 1 to be annoyingly sluggish to wake from sleep.

Lighter laptops made from premium materials do better here, as do those that manage their heat efficiently and quietly.

The other advantage to Acer not cheaping out on the Swift 1’s display is a decent maximum brightness of 301 nits, which was recorded using an iDisplay Studio. The quality of the sound that comes from the built-in speakers, and how well the sound card handles audio delivered to high-quality headphones through the headphone jack. BNPL is an interest bearing option that allows you to delay payments on your purchases for up to 12 months depending on how much you spend. We look at how clear and bright the screen is, and perform scientific measurements to check colour accuracy.Selected lines only, determined by size, weight or whether delivered direct from one of our suppliers. If you have a non-BNPL balance, you will still need to make at least your minimum payment as shown on your statement. The embedded fingerprint reader is a quick and secure way for Windows Hello to verify a user’s identity without a password. We also let you know how good a laptop is for gaming, although this does not impact our overall percentage score.