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Acer unveils AI‑focused Swift Air and Spin 14 laptops

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Acer rolled out two new Windows 11 ultrabooks, the Swift Air 14 and Swift Spin 14 AI, both equipped with dedicated NPUs for on‑device AI. The Air model runs the Intel Core Series 3 chips, weighs 1.25 kg, and measures 12.9 mm thick, targeting students and mobile professionals.

The Air offers up to 19 hours of battery life and fast‑charges to 50 % in 30 minutes, while its 14‑inch WUXGA panel delivers 120 Hz refresh and full‑sRGB color. A 1080p IR camera with a privacy shutter and Acer’s PurifiedVoice AI noise‑cancellation aim to improve remote collaboration.

The Spin 14 AI adopts a 360° hinge, MIL‑STD‑810H‑rated aluminium chassis, and an optional Acer Active Stylus with 4,096 pressure levels. Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and a dedicated NPU delivering up to 50 TOPS, it promises up to 26 hours of runtime and Wi‑Fi 7 connectivity for creators on the move.

Both devices ship with Acer‑custom AI tools such as Copilot button shortcuts, AcerSense, and AI Image Generator, reflecting a broader industry push to embed generative AI in everyday PCs. Acer positions these models as affordable, high‑performance alternatives to premium flagship laptops.