Acer Swift 5 8th Gen

[Purush_10]

Can anybody tell me what is the difference between:
Swift 5 SF514-52T-51MV https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/model/NX.GTMAA.005

Swift 5 SF514-52T-50AQ https://www.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/model/NX.GTMAA.001

 

The product comparison feature of the Acer website shows identical details for both but prices between the two vary by $150 

Couldn't find any relevant resources online

[genexis_x]

First, may I know what's your budget and what are your requirements? Swift 5 has some weaknesses and it may not be the best choice for you.

[Purush_10]

On 5/6/2018 at 6:13 PM, ZM Fong said:

First, may I know what's your budget and what are your requirements? Swift 5 has some weaknesses and it may not be the best choice for you.

Hi,

Thanks for replying and very sorry for the late response, I had my university exams

So my budget is around $1K. Can you please highlight the flaws of the Swift 5 (8th Gen Intel) is?
and also please tell me which laptop would you recommend.
Thanks in advance

[genexis_x]

14 minutes ago, Purush_10 said:

Can you please highlight the flaws of the Swift 5 (8th Gen Intel) is?

Dim display, small battery, cooling issue (due to thin chassis)

 

What are your requirements? (display size, weight etc)

Usage?

[Purush_10]

On 5/23/2018 at 3:03 PM, ZM Fong said:

Dim display, small battery, cooling issue (due to thin chassis)

 

What are your requirements? (display size, weight etc)

Usage?

I see. DO you know the exact brightness of the display?
My requirements are:

Display: 13.3-14 inch, IPS (at least) with decent brightness, 60Hz

Design and weight: Ultra-portable, not more than 2.75lbs

Usage: Home and office, media consumption, no gaming

Not looking for a chromebook just to be clear  

 

I also considered LG Gram (8th Gen i5) but it costs significantly more compared to Swift 5.

Your thoughts and recommendation please.

[genexis_x]

9 hours ago, Purush_10 said:

DO you know the exact brightness of the display?

Around 220 nits max

9 hours ago, Purush_10 said:

Your thoughts and recommendation please.

What's your budget?

[Purush_10]

32 minutes ago, ZM Fong said:

Around 220 nits max

What's your budget?

Around 1K usd. The lower, the better  

But dont want to make too much trade off for the sake of lower pricing

[genexis_x]

1 hour ago, Purush_10 said:

Around 1K usd. The lower, the better  

But dont want to make too much trade off for the sake of lower pricing

Are you from USA? Sorry but I'm a bit busy now, will find the options for you later

[Purush_10]

On 5/26/2018 at 11:04 AM, ZM Fong said:

Are you from USA? Sorry but I'm a bit busy now, will find the options for you later

I'll be purchasing from usa.

Yeah sure, whenever you can... just reply in this thread  

 

[genexis_x]

On 5/26/2018 at 2:07 AM, Purush_10 said:

Display: 13.3-14 inch, IPS (at least) with decent brightness, 60Hz

Design and weight: Ultra-portable, not more than 2.75lbs

Usage: Home and office, media consumption, no gaming

I also considered LG Gram (8th Gen i5) but it costs significantly more compared to Swift 5.

On 5/26/2018 at 12:08 PM, Purush_10 said:

Around 1K usd. The lower, the better  

But dont want to make too much trade off for the sake of lower pricing

Dell XPS 13

Asus UX330UA (not too expensive)

Asus UX331UA

Asus UX430UA (a bit over 2.75lbs)

Lenovo Ideapad 720s 13 (Intel, currently on sale)

Lenovo Yoga 730 13 (currently on sale)

HP Envy 13

 

LG Gram also a good option, build quality a bit meh though