Acer Debuts New Swift Copilot+ PCs Powered by Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Acer has launched new Swift 14 AI and Swift 16 AI Copilot+ PCs powered by Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2). These laptops feature:
- Up to 48 TOPS AI performance with integrated NPU
- Up to 29 hours of video playback on Swift 14 AI
- Premium aluminum designs with up to 3K OLED displays
- Support for Acer-designed AI apps and future Copilot+ PC experiences
- Advanced security features including Intel Partner Security Engine and Microsoft Pluton
- Up to 32 GB LPDDR5X memory and 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
- Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity
The Swift 14 AI starts at $1,199.99 in North America (September), while the Swift 16 AI starts at $1,199.99 (October).
Acer ha lanciato i nuovi PC Swift 14 AI e Swift 16 AI Copilot+ alimentati dai processori Intel Core Ultra (Serie 2). Questi laptop presentano:
- Fino a 48 TOPS di performance AI con NPU integrata
- Fino a 29 ore di riproduzione video sul Swift 14 AI
- Design in alluminio premium con display OLED fino a 3K
- Supporto per applicazioni AI progettate da Acer e futuri esperienze con Copilot+ PC
- Funzionalità di sicurezza avanzate tra cui Intel Partner Security Engine e Microsoft Pluton
- Fino a 32 GB di memoria LPDDR5X e 2 TB di SSD PCIe Gen 4 NVMe
- Connettività Wi-Fi 7 e Thunderbolt 4
Il prezzo del Swift 14 AI parte da $1,199.99 in Nord America (settembre), mentre il Swift 16 AI inizia a $1,199.99 (ottobre).
Acer ha lanzado las nuevas PC Swift 14 AI y Swift 16 AI Copilot+ impulsadas por procesadores Intel Core Ultra (Serie 2). Estos portátiles cuentan con:
- Hasta 48 TOPS de rendimiento AI con NPU integrada
- Hasta 29 horas de reproducción de video en el Swift 14 AI
- Diseño de aluminio premium con pantallas OLED de hasta 3K
- Soporte para aplicaciones AI diseñadas por Acer y futuras experiencias de PC Copilot+
- Características de seguridad avanzadas que incluyen Intel Partner Security Engine y Microsoft Pluton
- Hasta 32 GB de memoria LPDDR5X y 2 TB de SSD PCIe Gen 4 NVMe
- Conectividad Wi-Fi 7 y Thunderbolt 4
El Swift 14 AI comienza en $1,199.99 en América del Norte (septiembre), mientras que el Swift 16 AI comienza en $1,199.99 (octubre).
Acer는 Intel Core Ultra 프로세서 (시리즈 2)로 구동되는 새로운 Swift 14 AI 및 Swift 16 AI Copilot+ PC를 출시했습니다. 이 노트북은 다음과 같은 기능을 제공합니다:
- 통합 NPU로 최대 48 TOPS AI 성능
- Swift 14 AI에서 최대 29시간 비디오 재생
- 최대 3K OLED 디스플레이를 갖춘 프리미엄 알루미늄 디자인
- Acer가 설계한 AI 앱과 향후 Copilot+ PC 경험에 대한 지원
- Intel Partner Security Engine 및 Microsoft Pluton을 포함한 고급 보안 기능
- 최대 32 GB LPDDR5X 메모리 및 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
- Wi-Fi 7 및 Thunderbolt 4 연결성
Swift 14 AI의 가격은 북미에서 $1,199.99부터 시작되며 (9월), Swift 16 AI는 $1,199.99부터 시작됩니다 (10월).
Acer a lancé les nouveaux PC Swift 14 AI et Swift 16 AI Copilot+ propulsés par les processeurs Intel Core Ultra (Série 2). Ces ordinateurs portables offrent :
- Jusqu'à 48 TOPS de performance AI avec NPU intégrée
- Jusqu'à 29 heures de lecture vidéo sur le Swift 14 AI
- Des designs en aluminium premium avec des écrans OLED jusqu'à 3K
- Assistance pour des applications AI conçues par Acer et des expériences futures avec le PC Copilot+
- Fonctionnalités de sécurité avancées, y compris Intel Partner Security Engine et Microsoft Pluton
- Jusqu'à 32 Go de mémoire LPDDR5X et un SSD PCIe Gen 4 NVMe de 2 To
- Connectivité Wi-Fi 7 et Thunderbolt 4
Le Swift 14 AI commence à 1 199,99 $ en Amérique du Nord (septembre), tandis que le Swift 16 AI débute à 1 199,99 $ (octobre).
Acer hat die neuen Swift 14 AI und Swift 16 AI Copilot+ PCs vorgestellt, die von Intel Core Ultra Prozessoren (Serie 2) angetrieben werden. Diese Laptops bieten:
- Bis zu 48 TOPS KI-Leistung mit integriertem NPU
- Bis zu 29 Stunden Video-Wiedergabe beim Swift 14 AI
- Hochwertige Aluminium-Designs mit bis zu 3K OLED-Displays
- Unterstützung für von Acer entwickelte KI-Apps und zukünftige Copilot+ PC-Erlebnisse
- Erweiterte Sicherheitsfunktionen, einschließlich Intel Partner Security Engine und Microsoft Pluton
- Bis zu 32 GB LPDDR5X-RAM und 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe-SSD
- Wi-Fi 7 und Thunderbolt 4-Konnektivität
Der Swift 14 AI beginnt in Nordamerika bei $1,199.99 (September), während der Swift 16 AI bei $1,199.99 (Oktober) startet.
- Launch of new AI-powered laptops with Intel Core Ultra processors
- Up to 48 TOPS AI performance for demanding workloads
- Long battery life with up to 29 hours of video playback on Swift 14 AI
- Premium design features including aluminum chassis and up to 3K OLED displays
- Advanced security features like Intel Partner Security Engine and Microsoft Pluton
- Support for Acer-designed AI apps and future Copilot+ PC experiences
- High-end specifications with up to 32 GB LPDDR5X memory and 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
- Latest connectivity options including Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4
- None.
New Swift 14 AI and Swift 16 AI deliver a compelling combination of performance, battery life and features for next-generation AI functionality
Editor's Summary:
- Acer's latest Swift Copilot+ PCs powered by the Intel® Core™ Ultra processor (Series 2) feature new advanced capabilities for incredible AI-heightened performance with an integrated NPU that contributes up to 48 TOPS AI performance and up to 29 hours of video playback[1] on the Swift 14 AI
- The Swift 14 AI and Swift 16 AI laptops have been meticulously crafted with premium, ultra-slim aluminum designs, resulting in a stunning aesthetic that perfectly blends form and function
- Swift devices come with up to 3K OLED resolution panels with high color accuracy and touchscreen options
- Both new laptop lines support Acer-designed AI apps to promote learning, productivity, and security, and will receive free updates to Copilot+ PC experiences later this year[2]
"The debut of the newest Intel Core Ultra processor-powered AI PCs from Acer is bringing meaningful improvement to customers' lives," said James Lin, General Manager, Notebooks, Acer Inc. "The latest Swift Copilot+ PCs are set to deliver new AI experiences that will help Acer customers better organize, enjoy, and accomplish more at home, school and work."
"Today's fast-paced work environment demands a laptop that delivers exceptional performance, long-lasting battery life, and advanced security features, all while harnessing AI capabilities to boost productivity. Powered by our all-new Intel Core Ultra processors, the Acer Swift 14 AI and Swift 16 AI meet and exceed these demands with a combination of great hardware design and power-efficient compute thanks to the long-time collaboration between Acer and Intel," said Michelle Johnston Holthaus, Intel executive vice president and general manager, Client Computing Group.
Powerful AI Processing with Advanced Security Features
The new Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-51/T) and Swift 16 AI (SF16-51/T) deliver best-in-class AI performance with new Intel Core Ultra processors that optimize processing across the CPU, built-in Intel® Arc™ graphics, and next-gen neural processing unit (NPU) to accelerate AI workloads. As a result, the new laptops can accelerate generative AI tasks and creations with ease. They also feature new P-cores and E-cores designed for uncompromised performance while delivering exceptional power efficiency and battery life.
The new laptops safeguard users' digital assets with biometric security and several layers of protection built-in at the hardware and software levels. The new Intel® Partner Security Engine helps preserve data confidentiality and code integrity while maintaining high performance for demanding AI workloads.
Additionally, the Microsoft Pluton security processor ensures that they are both secured-core PCs providing chip-to-cloud security. These new Swift laptops come with Windows Hello that supports biometric login via fingerprint reader or through facial recognition by the 1440p QHD IR webcam. Plus, the laptops protect users with Acer User Sensing technology, which enables the proximity sensor adjacent to the webcam to detect the user's presence, automatically lock the screen when the user moves away, and wake up the device when the user returns.
Premium Design and Features
The new laptops' performance and capabilities complement the premium chassis and sleek, modern designs. The aluminum cover boasts a stylish icon with a dynamic iridescent effect, while the touchpad illuminates with an AI Activity Indicator when the NPU is utilized or if Copilot is activated. Both new laptop lines can be easily opened with a single hand thanks to expert engineering and smooth 180-degree hinges. Plus, both are easy to carry by hand or in a bookbag thanks to their thin and light designs.
Equally as stunning as the laptops' design are their gorgeous OLED displays that provide ultra-smooth playback with a 90 Hz refresh rate, brilliant DCI-P3 color accuracy, and HDR TrueBlack 500 certification. The Swift 14 AI is available with a 14-inch 3K or 2K OLED resolution display, while the Swift 16 AI line features a 16-inch 3K OLED panel, all of which are Eyesafe 2.0 certified. In addition, both laptop lines are available with an IPS touch display option for intuitive on-screen controls using a pen or fingertip.
Acer AI Apps Help Customers Enjoy, Do More
Acer brings intelligent AI solutions to users' fingertips that effortlessly streamline settings, optimize video presence and elevate communication. The laptops both feature a dedicated AcerSense key for one-touch access to helpful AI features such as Acer LiveArt. Acer Assist, an app that runs locally on the device to search through and summarize privately uploaded documents when security is paramount as well as help with PC-related troubleshooting. AI-boosted conferencing tools include Acer PurifiedView™ 2.0 and Acer PurifiedVoice™ 2.0 to complement the 1440p QHD IR webcam and triple microphone array so users look and sound their best. Additionally, Copilot+ PC AI experiences will be available on the Swift devices through free updates coming this year[2].
Performance-Minded Technology Backed by Sustainable Design
The laptops are performance-minded throughout; they can be equipped with up to 32 GB LPDDR5X-8448 memory and up to 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD for synergistic performance across various apps and conditions. The new laptops ensure fast and reliable connections via Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth™ 5.4 as well as through the range of ports: including HDMI 2.1 and two USB Type-C supporting Thunderbolt 4.
The Swift 14 AI and Swift 16 AI continue Acer's Earthion initiative and commitment to sustainable practices; they utilize post-consumer recycled plastic in the device, ship with
Pricing and Availability
The Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-51/T) will be available in
The Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-51/T) will be available in
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Specifications
Name | Acer Swift 14 AI |
Model | SF14-51/ SF14-51T |
Operating System | Windows 11 |
Processors | Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 258V Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 256V Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor 228V Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor 226V |
Graphics | Intel® Arc Graphics |
Screen | 14" 3K or 2K OLED; 2K IPS touch with integrated multi-touch |
Memory | Up to 32 GB of on chip LPDDR5X system memory, dual-channel (up to 8448 MT/s) |
Storage | Up to 1 TB, PCIe Gen4, NVMe SSD |
Camera | 1440p QHD IR HDR camera with Triple-mic support and Privacy Shutter |
Audio | DTS® X Ultrasound Audio, dual speakers |
Ports | Two USB Type-C (supporting USB 4, Thunderbolt 4, supporting DisplayPort, USB charging), Two USB Type-A, HDMI 2.1, headphone/speaker jack |
Battery | 65 Wh 3-cell Li-ion battery, fast charging; provides up to 29 hours video playback, up to 23 hours web browsing, and up to 21 hours MobileMark 25[1] |
Wireless and Networking | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 or above, Bluetooth LE Audio |
Features | Acer PurifiedVoice™ 2.0, Acer PurifiedView™ 2.0, Acer User Sensing, Acer Assist, Activity Indicator, Backlit keyboard |
Weight | 1.26 kg (2.78 lbs.) with 3-cell battery pack, WUXGA display |
Name | Acer Swift 16 AI |
Model | SF16-51/ SF16-51T |
Operating System | Windows 11 |
Processors | Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 288V Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 258V Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 256V Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor 228V Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor 226V |
Graphics | Intel® Arc Graphics |
Screen | 16" 3K OLED; 3K touch with edge-to-edge glass |
Memory | Up to 32 GB of on chip LPDDR5X system memory, dual-channel (up to 8448 MT/s) |
Storage | Up to 2 TB, PCIe Gen4, NVMe SSD |
Camera | 1440p QHD IR HDR camera with Triple-mic support (Privacy Shutter on non-touchscreen models) |
Audio | DTS® X Ultra sound Audio, dual speakers |
Ports | Two USB Type-C (supporting USB 4, Thunderbolt 4, supporting DisplayPort, USB charging), Two USB Type-A, HDMI 2.1, headphone/speaker jack |
Battery | 75 Wh 3-cell Li-ion battery, fast charging |
Wireless and Networking | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 or above, Bluetooth LE Audio |
Features | Acer PurifiedVoice™ 2.0, Acer PurifiedView™ 2.0, Acer User Sensing, Acer Assist, Activity Indicator, Backlit keyboard |
Weight | 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs.) |
About Acer
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[1] Battery life of Swift 14 AI (SF14-51) with touch panel and 65Wh battery was measured under specific test settings resulting in 29 hours under a video playback scenario, 23 hours under a web browsing scenario, and 21 hours pursuant to MobileMark25 testing. Actual battery life may vary considerably by specifications, depending on product model, configuration, applications, power management settings, operating conditions, and features utilized. Performance variation also arises based on components in use, which includes but is not limited to the processor, RAM capacity, storage, display, resolution, etc. |
[2] Copilot+ PC experiences are coming. Requires free updates available starting later this year. Timing varies by device and region. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs |
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