The Acer Swift 14 AI was launched in select markets worldwide on Wednesday, May 22. The laptop is powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X series of processors and comes with Copilot+ support that includes optimized AI-powered features to improve user productivity. Some of the advanced AI tools include Recall, Cocreator, Live Captions, new Windows Studio Effects and Auto Super Resolution. It also features a thin and light design with an aluminum body and a 180-degree hinge that allows users to open the laptop straight.
Acer Swift 14 AI price, availability
The Acer Swift 14 AI starts at USD 1,099 (roughly Rs. 91,500) or EUR 1,499 (roughly Rs. 1,35,300). It will be available in the EMEA region and North America in June and July, respectively. The company notes that the exact specifications, pricing and availability of the laptop will vary by region. The launch of the device in India has not been confirmed yet. It is offered in a silver color option.
Acer Swift 14 AI specifications, features
The Acer Swift 14 AI features a 14.5-inch WQXGA (2,560 x 1,600 pixels) IPS touchscreen display with a 120Hz refresh rate and TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe 2.0 certification that is said to minimize the harmful effects of blue light. The laptop’s 180-degree hinges are claimed to offer users a flexible mobility option by allowing them to open it with one hand.
The AI-powered laptop is available in two processor options – Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 and Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100. They come with a Qualcomm Adreno GPU, up to 32 GB of dual-channel LPDDR5x RAM, and up to 1 TB of PCIe Gen4 NVMe storage. It runs on Windows 11 out of the box.
The Acer Swift 14 AI has a dedicated Copilot button that provides easy access to all things AI. These include tools like Recall, Cocreator and Live Captions. These tools are meant to help users retrace their past timeline, create innovative images and get real-time English subtitles.
The laptop is also equipped with dual speakers with DTS-supported audio and a 1440p QHD IR webcam with Privacy Shutter and a three-microphone system. It also comes with two USB Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and a combo audio port.
Acer has packed a 75 Wh battery with fast charging support into the Swift 14 AI. On a single charge, the laptop offers up to 18 hours of web browsing and 26 hours of video playback. The laptop weighs 1.3 kg and measures 322.6 x 225.95 x 17.95 mm.
