This Acer laptop from last year is the reason I'm not upgrading in 2026

• The Acer Swift Edge 14 is currently on sale, with prices starting at $1,500
• Its ultrathin design, vibrant 3K display, and soft-touch keyboard are sure to turn heads
• It runs on a last-gen CPU, which makes the asking price hard to justify.

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I went into this review expecting the Acer Swift Edge 14 to be the brand's next top-performing laptop, but that isn't the case. Instead, it's Acer's latest midrange machine -- but a very good one at that. It boasts a standout design, decent performance, and a long-lasting battery. 

There's so much to like about this laptop, so let's start with what impressed me the most. 

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