Acer has launched two new laptops, the Swift Edge 16 and Swift Go 14 laptops, which include AI technologies through AMD Ryzen 8040 series processors with Ryzen AI, Microsoft Copilot in Windows 11, and OLED displays, all packed into a thin and lightweight chassis.
These laptops are the latest additions to the Swift lineup, and feature AMD Ryzen 8040 Series processors with up to AMD Radeon 780M graphics. They also come equipped with Ryzen AI for versatile performance and support for Acer’s AI-powered capabilities like Acer PurifiedVoice, Acer PurfiedView, and the new Acer LiveArt photo-editing feature.
Intuitive control and seamless navigation on the AI PCs are made possible thanks to the AcerSense application and Copilot in Windows with instant access through dedicated keys. Microsoft Pluton technology, enabled by default, helps secure devices, personal data, and encryption keys.
AMD’s latest processors enable the efficient distribution of AI workloads between accelerators on the NPU, GPU, and CPU, to advance user experiences with AI technology on the devices. It leverages AMD’s “Zen 4” processor architecture with up to eight cores and delivers up to 16 threads of processing power. Creative professionals and mainstream users can expect fast, power-efficient computing and longer battery life, says Acer.
The everyday AI companion can be accessed with a click of the dedicated Copilot key. Acer’s AI-powered solutions such as Acer PurifiedView and Acer PurifiedVoice enhance conferencing sessions, while Acer QuickPanel allows for fixing videoconferencing tools. The AcerSense utility app helps you manage device systems with a click of the AcerSense key, and the new Acer LiveArt feature uses AI technology to edit images with a control panel that instantly surfaces when an image or screenshot is taken on the device.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has an ultra-thin and lightweight magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis that measures 12.95mm thin and weighs 1.23 kg. It is powered by up to AMD Ryzen 7 8840U octa-core processor, integrated with AMD Radeon 780M graphics and AMD Ryzen AI, and comes with up to 32 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage.
It has a 16-inch 3.2K OLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate and 100% support for the DCI-P3 colour gamut. Along with narrow bezels, it offers a less than 0.2 ms response time, and meets VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification.
With Wi-Fi 7 compatibility, you’ll get network speeds up to 5.8 Gbps and low latencies of under 2 ms, while the secured-core PC features Microsoft Pluton to keep the device protected against modern cyber threats. It has an HDMI 2.1 port, two USB Type-C ports (supporting USB4 with speeds of 40Gbps, DisplayPort, and USB charging), two USB Type-A port, and a microSD card slot.
The Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16-44) will be available in North America in March, starting at US$1,300.
The Acer Swift Go 14 features an up to an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS octa-core processor, AMD Radeon 780M graphics, and Ryzen AI that delivers up to 60% improved AI performance from the previous generation to provide enhanced AI experiences on-the-go. The laptop supports up to 32 GB LPDDR5X memory and up to 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, and works hand in hand with Acer’s AI technology. The processors are also integrated with a Microsoft Pluton security processor to harden the Windows 11 PC’s protection of sensitive data and information.
Equipped with a 14-inch up to a 2.8K OLED display and a 90 Hz refresh rate or a touchscreen option on an IPS LCD (1,920 x 1,200) panel, it has a thin and light aluminum body. The fully extendable 180o hinge and OceanGlass touchpad offers 44% larger space making it easier to work and scroll within any setting.
Additionally, the Swift Go 14 has a 1440p QHD webcam, 100W battery with quick-charging capabilities, Wi-Fi 6E compatibility, dual USB Type-C ports that also support USB4, DisplayPort, and USB charging capabilities, an HDMI 2.1 port, Bluetooth 5.3, and a microSD card slot.
The Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14-63) will be available in North America in April, starting at US$700.