CES 2026: Acer’s New Lineup is All About AI

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Acer’s 2026 lineup has something for everybody and yes, there’s a stack of AI in the mix. As the dust settles on another CES event, here’s what Acer has to offer this year.

Aspire AI Copilot+ PCs

ACER Aspire 16 AI

Acer has introduced the Aspire 14 AI and Aspire 16 AI, Copilot+ PCs powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processors. Designed for everyday use, the range features thin-and-light designs, flexible 180-degree hinge design and integrated Acer AI tools for productivity, learning and creative tasks.

Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-I71M) and Acer Aspire 16 AI (A16-I71M) feature up to Intel Core Ultra 7 processors 355, engineered with up to new performance and efficient cores, and paired with new Intel Graphics to support upscaled CPU and graphics performance. The new processors enhance productivity and creative capabilities for a variety of tasks on the latest Aspire AI devices.

Each of the Aspire AI laptops comes with up to 32 GB of memory and up to 2 TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage and WUXGA displays with 16:10 aspect ratios and refresh rates up to 120 Hz.

All models impress with their thin-and-light chassis, large touchpads for effortless navigation, and a full-flat 180-degree hinge that lets the devices lie completely flat – ideal for collaboration and sharing.

.Acer Intelligent Space acts as a personalised AI hub to help users manage tasks and access tools easily. AcerSense provides system diagnostics and optimisation, while Acer PurifiedView and Acer PurifiedVoiceenhance video clarity and filter noise for crisp communication. Acer My Key adds customisable shortcuts for quick access to apps or unique Copilot+ PC experiences such as Live Captions with real-time translation and other useful tools.

For conferencing and content creation, users can benefit from 1080p FHD IR cameras with a triple-mic array for clear audio capture. The laptops also feature a comprehensive set of ports, including Thunderbolt 4, USB Type-A, HDMI 2.1, and an audio jack, along with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 wireless connectivity.

Pricing and Availability

  • The Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-I71M) will be available in Australia in Q2’2026 starting at A$1,699.
  • The Acer Aspire 16 AI (A16-I71M) availability and pricing for ANZ is TBA.
Acer Aspire 16 AI

Specifications

NameAcer Aspire 16 AI
ModelA16-I71M
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
ProcessorUp to Intel Core Ultra 7processor 355
GraphicsIntel Graphics
Display16-inch WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10 aspect ratio, up to120 Hz refresh rate, 45% NTSC colour gamut support, narrow bezel design
MemoryUp to 32 GB LPDDR5X onboard system memory
StorageUp to 2 TB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Camera1080p FHD IR, with privacy shutter
AudioDTS® Audio, dual speakers with triple-mic array
PortsTwo USB Type-C (supporting Thunderbolt 4), two USB Type-A, HDMI 2.1, Audio jack
Battery65 Wh battery
NetworkingWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 or above
Dimensions/Weight354.9 (W) x 250.1 (D) x 11.5/15.8 (H) mm (13.97 x 9.85 x 0.45/0.62 inches), 1.52 kg (3.35 lbs.)
FeaturesCopilot+ PC, Acer Intelligence Space, AcerSense, Acer PurifiedView, Acer PurifiedVoice, Acer My Key

Acer Aspire 14 AI
NameAcer Aspire 14 AI
ModelA14-I71M
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
ProcessorUp to Intel Core Ultra 7processor 355
GraphicsIntel Graphics
Display14-inch WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10 aspect ratio, up to120 Hz refresh rate, 45% NTSC colour gamut support, narrow bezel design
MemoryUp to 32 GB LPDDR5X onboard system memory
StorageUp to 1 TB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Camera1080p FHD IR, with privacy shutter
AudioDTS® Audio, dual speakers with triple-mic array
PortsTwo USB Type-C (supporting Thunderbolt 4), two USB Type-A, HDMI 2.1, Audio jack
Battery65 Wh battery
NetworkingWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 or above
Dimensions/Weight312.4 (W) x 225.9 (D) x 11.6/15.8 (H) mm (12.3 x 8.89 x 0.46/0.62 inches). 1.25 kg (2.76 lbs.)
FeaturesCopilot+ PC, Acer Intelligence Space, AcerSense, Acer PurifiedView, Acer PurifiedVoice, Acer My Key

Premium Swift AI Copilot+ PCs

Acer also unveiled a new generation of Swift AI Copilot+ PCs, including the Swift 16 AI, Swift Edge 14 AI, Swift Edge 16 AI, and the Swift Go 14 AI and Swift Go 16 AI.

The lineup is powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processors and features OLED display options, refined thin-and-light designs and a suite of Acer AI tools for creators, professionals and everyday users.

  • The Acer Swift 16 AI is powered by up to Intel Core Ultra X7 Series 3 processors with builtin Intel Arc graphics and upgraded hardware features – featuring the world’s largest haptic touchpad, up to 120 Hz 3K OLED touch displays, and larger keys with per-key backlighting in a sleek 14.9 mm thin chassis.
  • Weighing as light as under 1 kg yet with military-grade durability, the Acer Swift Edge 14 AI and Swift Edge 16 AI are powered by up to Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 3 processors and OLED displays. 
  • The versatile and performance-driven Acer Swift Go 14 AI and Swift Go 16 AI provide high value in the premium thin and light segment with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, OLED displays, and AI-enhanced features for everyday productivity.
  • All models enable unique Copilot+ PC experiences on Windows 11 and are complemented with a full suite of Acer’s AI tools for enhanced productivity, creativity, and utility.

Pricing and Availability

  • The Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) will be available in Australia in Q1’2026 starting at AUD $2,599.
  • The Acer Swift Edge 14 AI (SFE14-I51) availability and pricing for ANZ is TBA.
  • The Acer Swift Edge 16 AI (SFE16-I51) will be available in Australia in Q2’2026 starting at AUD $1,999.
  • The Acer Swift Go 14 AI (SFG14-I71) will be available in Australia in Q2’2026 starting at $1,999.
  • The Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-I71) will be available in Australia in Q2’2026 starting at $2,499.

Specifications

Acer Swift 16 AI
NameAcer Swift 16 AI
Model SF16-71T
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home 
ProcessorUp to Intel Core Ultra X7 processor 358H
Graphics Up to Intel Arc B390 Graphics
Display16″ display with OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) technology, WQXGA+ 2880 x 1800 (340 nits)16:10 aspect ratio, colour gamut DCI-P3 100% with integrated multi-touch   
MemoryUp to 32 GB LPDDR5x memory
StorageUp to 1 TB M.2 SSD
Camera FHD IR with privacy shutter
AudioDTS®X: Ultra dual speakers with triple-mic array, anti-vibration
PortsTwo USB Type-C (supporting Thunderbolt 4), two USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, MicroSD card reader, Audio jack
Battery70 Wh battery, For models with WQXGA Panel + SSD: up to 24 hours battery life (based on video playback test results) up to 14 hours under a web browsing scenario up to 14 hours pursuant to MobileMark®30
NetworkingIntel Killer Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 or above 
Dimensions/WeightLaptop size: 355.25 (W) x 245.4 (D) x 10.61-14.85 (H) mm, 1.55 kg   Haptic touchpad size: 175.5 x 109.7mm
FeaturesCopilot+ PC, per-key single-colour keyboard design, haptic touchpad, Acer Assist, Acer VisionArt, Acer User Sensing, Acer PurifiedView, Acer PurifiedVoice 
Acer Swift Edge 16 AI
NameAcer Swift Edge 16 AI
Model SFE16-I51
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home 
ProcessorUp to Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 355
Graphics Intel Graphics 
Display16.0″ display with OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) technology, WUXGA 1920 x 1200 (300 nits). 16:10 aspect ratio, colour gamut DCI-P3 100% 
MemoryUp to 32 GB LPDDR5x memory
StorageUp to 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Camera FHD IR 
AudioDTS®X: Ultra dual speakers with triple-mic array, anti-vibration
PortsTwo USB Type-C (supporting Thunderbolt 4), two USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, Audio jack
Battery65 Wh battery
NetworkingIntel Killer Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth® 5.4 or above
Dimensions/Weight357.15 (W) x 244.64 (D) x 7.6 – 14.6 (H) mm, 1.25 kg  
FeaturesCopilot+ PC, Acer Assist, Acer VisionArt, Acer User Sensing, Acer PurifiedView, Acer PurifiedVoice, Acer My Key

Acer Swift Edge 14 AI
NameAcer Swift Edge 14 AI
Model SFE14-I51
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home 
ProcessorUp to Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 355
Graphics Intel Graphics 
Display14.0″ display with OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) technology, WUXGA 1920 x 1200 (400 nits), 16:10 aspect ratio, colour gamut DCI-P3 100%   
MemoryUp to 32 GB LPDDR5x memory
StorageUp to 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Camera FHD IR 
AudioDTS®X: Ultra dual speakers with triple-mic array, anti-vibration
PortsTwo USB Type-C (supporting Thunderbolt 4), two USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, Audio jack
Battery65 Wh battery
NetworkingIntel Killer Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 or above 
Dimensions/Weight315 (W) x 218.6 (D) x 7.4 – 13.9 (H) mm, 0.99 kg  
FeaturesCopilot+ PC, Acer Assist, Acer VisionArt, Acer User Sensing, Acer PurifiedView, Acer PurifiedVoice, Acer My Key

Acer Swift Go 16 AI
NameAcer Swift Go 16 AI
Model SFG16-I71 / 
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home 
ProcessorUp to Intel Core Ultra X9 processor 388H
Graphics Intel Arc B390 Graphics
Display16.0″ display with OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) technology, WQXGA+ 2880 x 1800, (400 nits), 16:10 aspect ratio, colour gamut DCI-P3 100%
MemoryUp to 32 GB LPDDR5x memory
StorageUp to 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Camera 5M IR 
AudioDTS®X: Ultra dual speakers with triple-mic array, anti-vibration
PortsTwo USB Type-C (supporting Thunderbolt 4), two USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, Audio jack
Battery70 Wh battery
NetworkingIntel Killer Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 
Dimensions/Weight354.95 (W) x 245.30 (D) x 10.4-15.7 (H) mm, 1.36 kg
FeaturesCopilot+ PC, multi-control touchpad, Acer Assist, Acer VisionArt, Acer User Sensing, Acer PurifiedView, Acer PurifiedVoice, Acer My Key
NameAcer Swift Go 14 AI
Model SFG14-I71 / 
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home 
ProcessorUp to Intel Core Ultra X9 processor 388H
Graphics Intel Arc B390 Graphics
Display14.0″ display with OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) technology, WQXGA+ 2880 x 1800, (400 nits),16:10 aspect ratio, colour gamut DCI-P3 100% 
MemoryUp to 32 GB LPDDR5x memory
StorageUp to 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Camera 5M IR 
AudioDTS®X: Ultra dual speakers with triple-mic array, anti-vibration
PortsTwo USB Type-C (supporting Thunderbolt 4), two USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, Audio jack
Battery71 Wh battery
NetworkingIntel Killer Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 
Dimensions/Weight310.50 (W) x 218.90 (D) x 10.4-15.6 (H) mm, 1.12 kg
FeaturesCopilot+ PC, multi-control touchpad, Acer Assist, Acer VisionArt, Acer User Sensing, Acer PurifiedView, Acer PurifiedVoice, Acer My Key

Predator and Nitro Gaming Laptops

Acer’s latest gaming lineup includes the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI and Nitro V 16 AI, powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processors and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs.

  • The Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is a premium OLED gaming laptop with up to the new Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 386H and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs housed in a sleek metal chassis. 
  • The Acer Nitro V AI series welcomes the Nitro V 16 AI. 
  • All models support Copilot+ PC experiences1 on Windows 11 and Acer Intelligence Space for AI-enhanced creativity, productivity, and gaming.

Pricing and Availability

  • The Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-I51) will be available in Australia in Q2’2026 starting at AUD $3,599.
  • The Acer Nitro V 16 AI (ANV16-I51) availability and pricing for ANZ is TBA.
  • Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region.

Specifications


Predator Helios Neo 16S AI
NamePredator Helios Neo 16S AI
Model PHN16S-I51
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
ProcessorUp to Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 386H
Graphics Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 
Display16-inch 16:10 OLED WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 165 Hz, 1 ms response time, High Dynamic Range Imaging, PCI-P3 100%
MemoryUp to 64 GB DDR5 Memory
StorageUp to 2 TB PCIe M.2 NVMe SSD
Cooling5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Metal fan, liquid metal thermal grease
Dimensions 356.78 (L) x 275.5 (D) x 12.0~18.90 (H) mm, 2.3 kg
Wi-Fi and ConnectivityIntel Killer DoubleShot Pro Wi-Fi 6E, Supports Bluetooth 5.3 or above 
Ports Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, MicroSD card reader, 3.55 mm combo jack, RJ-45, DC-In
AudioDTS®X: Ultra, 2 speakers, triple-mic array
Web CamFHD 1920 x 1080 IR
Features Copilot+ PC, PredatorSense, Acer Intelligence Space, Slim chassis design, 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard, Acer PurifiedVoice, Acer PurifiedView

Acer Nitro V 16 AI 
NameAcer Nitro V 16 AI 
Model ANV16-I51
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
ProcessorUp to Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 355
Graphics Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU 
Display16-inch 16:10 WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 180 Hz, 100% sRGB colour gamut, MUX Switch 
MemoryUp to 32 GB DDR5 Memory
StorageUp to 2 TB PCIe M.2 NVMe SSD
CoolingDual fan, dual-intake, and dual-exhaust system
Dimensions 356.50 (L) x 260 (D) x 11.37~19.9 (H) mm, 2.1 kg
Wi-Fi and ConnectivityIntel Killer DoubleShot Pro Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 
Ports Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (with DP 3.0), USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (with offline charging), two USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5 mm combo jack, RJ-45, DC-In, Kensington lock
AudioDTS®X: Ultra, 2 speakers, triple-mic array
Web CamFHD 1920 x 1080 IR, with camera shutter
Features Copilot+ PC, Acer Intelligence Space, 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard, Acer PurifiedVoice, Acer PurifiedView, NitroSense

Veriton AI Desktops for Modern Business

Acer Veriton RA100 AI Mini Workstation

And finally, Acer has announced a comprehensive new range of Veriton desktop computers for businesses including the Veriton RA100 AI Mini Workstation, a Windows 11 Copilot+ PC powered by the AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395 processors, designed for prosumers, creators, and gamers and built for AI workloads.

The range also includes the Veriton Vero 4000 and 6000 All-in-One desktops, powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Series 2 processors blending AI-powered performance, enhanced security features and eco-conscious designs using recycled materials, alongside the Veriton 2000 All-In-One for SMBs and office environments.

  • The Acer Veriton RA100 AI Mini Workstation, designed for prosumers, creators, and gamers, is powered by AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395 processors and built for AI workloads.
  • The Acer Veriton Vero 4000 and 6000 All-in-One desktops, built with recycled materials, are powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors, blending AI performance and enhanced security for modern business teams.
  • The Acer Veriton 2000 All-In-One desktop, powered by up to Intel Core Ultra processors with Intel Graphics, is built for small and medium businesses (SMB), field crews, and office operations that rely on fast, efficient, and unified computing.

Pricing and Availability

  • The Acer Veriton RA100 AI Mini Workstation (VRA100) availability and pricing for ANZ is TBA. 
  • The Acer Veriton Vero 4000 All-In-One (VVZ4734G/VVZ4734GT) will be available in Australia in Q2’2026 starting at AUD $1,899.
  • The Acer Veriton Vero 6000 All-In-One (VVZ6734G/VVZ6734GT) will be available in Australia in Q3’2026 starting at $1,999.
  • The Acer Veriton 2000 All-In-One (VZ2515G) will be available in Australia in Q1’2026 starting at $1,499.

Specifications

Acer Veriton 2000 All-In-One Desktop
NameAcer Veriton 2000 All-In-One Desktop
Model VZ2515G
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
ProcessorUp to Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 255U
Graphics Intel Graphics
MemoryUp to 64 GB of Dual-channel DDR5 5600 MT/S
StorageUp to 1024 GB M.2 2280 PCI-e SSD
Dimensions 540.40 (W) x 163.22 (D) x 415.51 (H) mm (21.28 x 6.43 x 16.36 inches)
Wi-Fi and ConnectivityWi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth® 5.3
Ports Front: Audio jack, USB 2.0 Type C port, USB 2.0 Type A port Rear: HDMI 1.4b, DisplayPort, LAN, two audio jacks, two USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps Type A ports, two USB 2.0 Type A ports
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Djuro is a multi award-winning technology reviewer and journalist. He's been tinkering with electronics since the 1970s. Djuro was Australia's first ever network TV News technology editor with Channel 7. Now he's editor of Image Matrix Tech and regular contributor to Sky News Australia - now going on six years, Djuro is an expert videographer, photographer and video editor.
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