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With laptop deals, you usually have to settle with specs that are at least a year old. The Acer Swift 16 AI has an 8-core Intel Core Ultra7 256V processor. It’s a serious little machine, with 16GB of RAM and a touchscreen OLED. Today, you can Get it refurbished at just $690– that’s more than $500 off the retail cost.
For those who need a little more space for work, the 16-inch screen with 2880×1800 resolution will be a great choice. The OLED panel will also look stunning for video and light gaming. Other highlights include 16GB RAM, which is the minimum amount I would recommend for Windows 11, plus a 1TB SSD. There’s also an infrared sensor for Windows Hello and an extended keyboard that includes a number pad. There are also plenty of ports, including double USB-C and double USB-A as well as full-sized HDMI.
Read more about the Acer Swift 16 AI in PCWorld’s review. It looks like the model being sold on eBay is the same unit we reviewed. This is a refurbished computer, and although it’s being sold through the official Acer account it’s still “eBay refurbished,” which means it comes with a 2-year Allstate Warranty. This is a longer warranty than you’d get from the factory. However, it may not be as easy to claim.
Check out this Asus Vivobook deal at $550 if this one is a little above your budget. It is still available as of the date of this writing. There are more affordable laptop deals to be found!
Get an Acer OLED 16-inch laptop with 16GB of RAM for only $690
Michael Crideris a Staff Writer at PCWorld
Michael has been in technology journalism for 10 years, covering everything from Apple and ZTE. He is the resident keyboard nut at PCWorld, always testing out a new keyboard for a review. In his spare time he builds a mechanical board or expands his desktop “battlestation” . Michael has written for Android Police, Digital Trends Wired, Lifehacker and How-To Geek. He’s also covered live events like CES or Mobile World Congress. Michael lives in Pennsylvania and is always looking forward to the next kayaking trip.
