If you're in the market for a new laptop that can supercharge your studies or remote work, or looking for the perfect gaming laptop to buy somebody this Christmas, look no further than Acer's AMD-powered lineup.
The PC maker currently offers a wide range of devices that feature AMD's super-fast Ryzen CPUs, from thin-and-light laptops for flexible working to souped-up machines to level-up your online gaming performance.
We've rounded up some of the best of Acer's AMD-powered laptop lineup below.
Acer Nitro 5
Take your gaming to the next level
With its powerful AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Nvidia GTX graphics and, the Acer Nitro 5 will take your gaming to the next level.
The machine's Ryzen 5 3550H processor and GeForce GTX 1650i GPU come paired with 8GB of DDR4 RAM and 256GB of SSD storage, which means it is sure to power through even the most demanding of games, while Acer's CoolBoost technology will ensure the machine never gets too hot.
The Acer Nitro 5 will ensure games look visually impressive too thanks to its 15.6-inch Full HD IPS screen with 144Hz refresh rate, which means you'll enjoy smooth, blur-free gameplay in even the most action-packed of games.
Audio will also pack a punch as a result of the onboard Waves MaxxAudio and AcerTrueHarmony, ensuring punchier bass, clear dialogue and richer sounds for a fully-immersive gaming experience.
It's not just your games that will look great, as with its bezel-free chassis and red-backlit keyboard the Acer Nitro 5 will look right at home in any gaming setup.
Acer Swift 3
The ultimate laptop for flexible working
The Acer Swift 3 is the ultimate laptop for flexible working. Despite its impressively thin magnesium-aluminium metal chassis, the laptop packs a powerful AMD Ryzen 5 4500U processor, which will ensure the Swift 3 can handle anything you throw at it.
This CPU comes paired with 8GB RAM and a massive 1TB SSD, plenty of room for storing all of your work files and media.
The Swift 3 is long-lasting too, delivering 11.5-hours of battery life will see you through an entire working day. If you find yourself caught short or in an emergency, the laptop's fast charging technology will give you four hours of battery life after just 30 minutes.
The laptop's screen is just as impressive. The near bezel-free 14-inch IPS FHD panel ensures everything looks crisp and clear with eye-popping colours, while its built-in features Acer BlueLightShield technology, allowing you to use the Swift 3 in comfort for longer.
This solid all-rounder also boasts support for super-fast Wi-Fi speeds, USB-C for speedy data transfer, and a built-in Precision Touchpad that's more responsive than traditional touchpads and ensures every click, swipe and gesture registers quickly and accurately.
Acer Aspire 3
Supercharge your home office setup
With its AMD Ryzen 7 3700U processor, the Acer Aspire 3 is the ultimate laptop for those looking to supercharge their home office setup.
The laptop will breeze through any task, no matter whether you’re working on a creative project or a big presentation, and its 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD means it’s also great for multitasking and has plenty of storage for all of your files.
The Acer Aspire 3 looks the part, too. It boasts a stunningly-slim design, and its delicate cross-hair brush pattern delivers an inviting tactile finish.
This professional-looking chassis houses a super-sharp Full HD 14-inch display, a Precision Touchpad that more responsive than traditional touchpads, and a hefty battery that delivers up to 9.5 hours of battery life.
Acer Aspire 5
The do-it-all laptop
The Acer Aspire 5 is a do-it-all laptop; its AMD Ryzen 7 3700U CPU means it's ready to tackle everything from light gaming to heavy multitasking to movie marathons, and its 15.6-inch screen with narrow bezels ensures content looks vibrant and immersive.
To further enhance your visual experience, the screen features Acer's Colour Intelligence and BlueLightShield technologies.
The AMD-powered laptop also packs a 512GB SSD that gives you plenty of space for all of your media and more, three super-fast USB ports for catering to all of your connectivity needs, and support for the latest Wi-Fi 6 standard, which means the Aspire 5 supports up to 3 times faster speeds and reduces latency by 75%.
This all comes packed in a sleek, premium aluminium chassis. The Aspire 5 measures in at a backpack-friendly 17.95mm-thick, and its ergonomic hinge design improves airflow from the bottom of the device.
