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Black 16-inch OLED touchscreen laptop, thin silver-bezel display on matte black chassis, backlit keyboard visible

Acer America

Acer Swift 16 laptop Ultra 7 256V 16GB 256GB 16" 3K OLED 120Hz

SKU CH-842A-MCWAN

A 16-inch 3K OLED touchscreen laptop with an 8-core Intel Core Ultra 7 256V processor, 16GB memory, 256GB SSD, Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4 ports

  • Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 (Series 1)
  • Graphics processorIntel Arc Graphics
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage256 GB PCIe
  • Display resolution2880 × 1800
  • 3K OLED 120Hz touchscreen delivers vivid colours and smooth motion
  • 8-core Ultra 7 256V up to 4.8 GHz handles heavy workloads fast
  • Intel Arc graphics drives creative apps and light gaming
  • Thunderbolt 4 plus HDMI 2.1 connect dual 4K displays easily
  • Wi-Fi 7 and fingerprint reader keep data moving and secure

Ready for mobile professionals

The Acer Swift 16 laptop ships new with an Intel Core Ultra 7 256V eight-core processor that reaches 4.8 GHz turbo frequency. Integrated Intel Arc graphics drive the 16.0 inch 3K OLED touchscreen at 2880 x 1800 resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR4 memory and a 256 GB PCIe SSD handle everyday workloads. Windows 11 Pro comes pre-installed.

Thermals and acoustics in daily use

The slim chassis measures 14 x 9.8 x 0.65 inches and weighs 3.37 lbs, leaving limited volume for airflow. Under light office tasks the system stays quiet; sustained multi-core loads will raise fan speed and surface temperature. Intel Arc graphics share the same thermal budget, so gaming or video export sessions increase heat output. No discrete GPU means lower baseline power draw than larger workstation models.

Build quality and connectivity day to day

Black aluminium construction includes a backlit keyboard and fingerprint reader for secure login. Ports comprise two USB-A 3.2, two Thunderbolt 4 and one HDMI 2.1 for external displays. Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth provide modern wireless links. A 1440p QHD IR camera supports facial authentication. The sealed design omits an SD card reader and offers no user-accessible memory or storage slots.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,158.99
Pricier than about 79% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Higher than about 80% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Product lineRaider
Model nameSwift 16
Product colorBlack
Design styleStandard
Product typeHome / Personal
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 (Series 1)
Processor model1 GHz
CPU cores8-core Processor
Turbo clock speed4.8 GHz
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Storage
SSD storage256 GB PCIe
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size16.0 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution2880 × 1800
Touch inputTouch Screen
Display formatQHD+
Graphics
Graphics processorIntel Arc Graphics
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
SoundIntegrated Sound card
SpeakersInternal Speakers
Web cameraYes
Connectivity
Wi-FiYes
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
USB ports2
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Audio jacks1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
Size & build
Product weight3–3.9 lb (1.36–1.77 kg)
In the box
Included itemsLaptop, Charger
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Pointing deviceYes
KeyboardYes
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

How do I install an additional SSD in the Acer Swift 16 and what step is often missed?

The chassis uses a 256GB PCIe drive with no 2.5-inch bay; open the bottom cover, insert an M.2 module into the free slot, then enable it in Windows Disk Management — the step many skip.

What maintenance will the 16GB DDR4 memory and OLED panel need over time?

Memory is soldered so it cannot be upgraded; keep the 120Hz OLED clean with a microfibre cloth and avoid static images to reduce burn-in risk on the 2880x1800 touchscreen.

Which limit appears first during sustained loads on the Ultra 7 256V with Arc graphics?

The 28W-class processor hits its 4.8 GHz turbo ceiling quickly; the thin 0.65-inch chassis then thermal-throttles the 8-core CPU and integrated Arc GPU under prolonged heavy work.

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