Acer Swift 3 13.5" Intel Evo Platform Laptop - 11th Gen Intel i7-1165G7

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06-17-2021 at 11:14 AM #2

I'm looking for a Evo laptop. How does this compare to Asus zenbook 13, in terms of built quality? Specs are the same. I was about to buy the zenbook 13 for $1099 before I saw this deal.

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06-17-2021 at 12:19 PM #3

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I'm looking for a Evo laptop. How does this compare to Asus zenbook 13, in terms of built quality? Specs are the same. I was about to buy the zenbook 13 for $1099 before I saw this deal.

One of the big pros of this unit is the price and the extra free warranty if have the Costco visa.

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06-17-2021 at 07:31 PM #4

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I'm looking for a Evo laptop. How does this compare to Asus zenbook 13, in terms of built quality? Specs are the same. I was about to buy the zenbook 13 for $1099 before I saw this deal.

This has better resolution screen with 16:10 ratio.

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06-17-2021 at 10:06 PM #5

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I'm looking for a Evo laptop. How does this compare to Asus zenbook 13, in terms of built quality? Specs are the same. I was about to buy the zenbook 13 for $1099 before I saw this deal.

Haven't used both so can't comment on build quality but $300 is a big difference and I don't think any (subjective) build quality perceptions could justify that.
Warranty and screen resolution are much better in this deal as well

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06-18-2021 at 12:16 AM #6

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One of the big pros of this unit is the price and the extra free warranty if have the Costco visa.

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Haven't used both so can't comment on build quality but $300 is a big difference and I don't think any (subjective) build quality perceptions could justify that.
Warranty and screen resolution are much better in this deal as well

I should add that I'm was looking for something for work using a work from home stipend. So cost isn't a necesarily a huge deal. Whatever savings I get though can be applied to accessories. I was going to get a thunderbolt 4 dock (data, video, power all in one cable) to go with it the evo laptop.

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06-18-2021 at 03:04 AM #7

I have the 8 Gb version of this laptop, coming from a previous zenbook, its runs cooler, quieter, the screen brightness and color is really good too. Only minor complaint is the bottom bezel is a bit deep adding to the overall depth of the computer, but no issues so far after a month of use. Def think its worth the price!

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06-18-2021 at 06:20 AM #8

How is the screen and build quality of this one?
Rest of specs look very much what I want.

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06-18-2021 at 06:42 AM #9

I hear mix reviews about the quality of Acer. What has been others experiences?

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06-18-2021 at 11:13 AM #10

I got an Ideapad s540 at costco for a recent grad for $500 using the $50 off coupon. Wondering if this one (more memory and the 11th gen processor) is enough of an upgrade to justify another $300. I'm kind of thinking not (liberal arts major who doesn't PC game). Probably better off holding onto the $300 and putting it toward an upgrade in 2+ years.

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06-18-2021 at 06:04 PM #11

Dang no touchscreen so no go for me but it is really a great price for the specs. Snatch worthy!
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06-30-2021 at 10:51 PM #12

any use this with a thunderbolt 4 dock? Power, display, and data ports all go through dock. But will laptop will not boot up when powered through the dock. I can power by the barrel jack, or usb-pd wall charger, and boots up just fine.

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