Acer is widening its Windows Copilot+ PC portfolio with a set of new mainstream and premium laptops focused on on-device AI capabilities. Powered by Intel’s new Core Ultra Series 3 processors, the latest Aspire and Swift models don’t shoot for the stars by adding big new features. Rather they’re centred on improving the things that users tend to want in a laptop. That includes better performance, battery life, and overall design across multiple price points.
The focus on AI-assisted productivity clearly stands out here, too. While the Aspire lineup targets students and everyday users looking for all-round accessibility, the Swift lineup is more premium with ultra-light designs and creator-friendly specs and features.
Upcoming Aspire AI laptops
Acer’s new Aspire AI laptops serve as value options in getting a Copilot+ PC at a more affordable price using Intel’s latest processors and Acer’s own AI software tools. Hence, Acer positions the Aspire 14 AI and Aspire 16 AI as reliable thin-and-light laptops ideal for school, productivity, and general home use.
Configurations do vary, though both models start with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and scale up to the Core Ultra 9 386H. Like the usual, the Aspire models give you integrated graphics, though memory configurations can go up to 32GB of LPDDR5X. Storage options extend to 2TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSDs, depending on model size. Think of this as leaning toward usability and multitasking over raw power.
Both the 14- and 16-inch models feature WUXGA panels with a 16:10 aspect ratio and up to 120Hz refresh rates. Touch and non-touch variants are available, so keep an eye on that if it’s something that interests you. That also goes for OLED panels if you want to upgrade the screen for the deeper contrast and richer colours. Hold these laptops up close and they feel pretty refined. With slim and lightweight bodies, portability doesn’t necessarily take a bit hit for the larger models.
The large touchpads and 180-degree hinge are back, letting you lay it out completely flat, in case that makes peering over the screen in a collaborative way easier for everyone. You also get a decent slate of ports, including Thunderbolt 4, USB Type-A, HDMI 2.1, and headphone jack, along with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. There’s also a 1080p FHD IR webcam.
On the AI side, Windows Copilot+ and Acer’s own Intelligent Space software suite provide two ways to get around. Acer’s acts like a centralized hub for AI tools, system monitoring, and optimization. PurifiedVoice and PurifiedView enhance video calls through noise reduction and image improvements for the webcam. Acer My Key adds customizable shortcuts for launching apps or triggering AI-assisted functions such as Live Captions with real-time translation.
Acer says it expects to release the Aspire 14 AI in North America in Q3 2026, while setting the Aspire 16 AI for Q2 availability. It won’t announce pricing until closer to launch.
What the Swift AI laptops will offer
Swift AI
Since the Swift lineup is aimed at content creators and mobile professionals, the top of the range is the Swift 16 AI, which will be Acer’s flagship AI laptop. It will run on an Intel Core Ultra X9 388H processor with Intel Arc B390 graphics, a combination (which company reps say) is made for creative demands. Its most obvious feature is the “world’s largest haptic touchpad in a laptop”, which is big enough to double as a canvas to write on with a stylus.
The 16-inch OLED display goes up to 3K resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification, and full DCI-P3 colour coverage. So Acer is clearly pushing it as a content creation and media device. With a partly aluminum chassis, it also doesn’t feel cheap or derivative.
Swift Edge AI
The Swift Edge AI models also come in 14- and 16-inch sizes but are a little different. These use a magnesium-alloy chassis that’s lighter in weight, yet still highly durable. The 14-inch weighs under about 2 pounds, making it one of the lightest AI laptops in this range.
The slimmer profile still has room for Intel Core Ultra 9 processors and OLED touch displays with high refresh rates. A built-in NPU drives AI features like Human Presence Detection for what Acer claims is improved security and power management.
Swift Go AI
For users looking for a more balanced approach to performance and price, Acer is expanding its Swift Go AI lineup with the Swift Go 14 AI and Swift Go 16 AI. These, too, will run on a combination of Intel Core Ultra X9 processors and Intel Arc graphics. OLED display resolutions go up to 3K, along with a full 180-degree hinge design. The emphasis is on versatility. You get premium materials, a good camera, multi-control touchpad, and strong connectivity while remaining thinner and lighter than traditional performance laptops. You do lose out on some of the premium features the Edge and Swift AI models offer, so there’s a compromise here.
Either way, Acer looks to push AI-enhanced features as a draw, as I mentioned earlier with the way it wants Copilot+ PC capabilities to complement its own tools. Since most of these features work on-device, there’s a privacy element involved that Acer hopes lowers the reliance on cloud-only solutions.
Acer says Swift laptops will start launching in early 2026, starting with the Swift 16 AI first, followed by Swift Edge and Swift Go models throughout the spring and summer. As with the Aspire line, pricing details will be shared closer to release but Acer expects to launch all Swift models within the first half of 2026.
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