20 September 2024, Fri |
1:10 AM
Acer has announced the launch of its latest Swift laptops, featuring the new Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2). The new lineup includes the Swift 14 AI and Swift 16 AI Copilot+ PCs, designed to handle demanding AI workloads with up to 48 Trillions of Operations Per Second (TOPS) NPU AI performance. Acer has also expanded its Copilot+ PC lineup with the Swift Go 14 AI, powered by the Snapdragon® X Plus 8-core processor, and a Swift 14 AI laptop featuring an AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series processor with AMD XDNA™ 2 architecture. Both models promise versatile performance, enhanced productivity, and exceptional battery life.
James Lin, General Manager of Notebooks at Acer Inc., commented, “The debut of these Intel Core Ultra processor-powered AI PCs is set to bring significant improvements to our customers’ lives. The new Swift Copilot+ PCs will offer enhanced AI experiences, helping users better organize, enjoy, and achieve more across various settings.”
Michelle Johnston Holthaus, Intel’s EVP and General Manager of the Client Computing Group, added, “Today’s fast-paced work environment demands laptops that excel in performance, battery life, and security. The Acer Swift 14 AI and Swift 16 AI, powered by the new Intel Core Ultra processors, deliver on these fronts with impressive hardware and power-efficient computing.”
Advanced AI Processing and Security Features
The Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-51/T) and Swift 16 AI (SF16-51/T) are equipped with Intel Core Ultra processors that enhance AI performance across CPU, Intel® Arc™ graphics, and next-gen neural processing units (NPU). These laptops excel in generative AI tasks, thanks to their new P-cores and E-cores, which balance top-notch performance with power efficiency. They also feature advanced security with biometric protection, Intel® Partner Security Engine, and the Microsoft Pluton security processor, ensuring chip-to-cloud security.
Sleek Design and Premium Features
The new Swift laptops feature a sleek aluminum chassis with an iridescent effect, an illuminated touchpad with an AI Activity Indicator, and a 180-degree hinge for ease of use. Their displays include stunning OLED panels with up to 90 Hz refresh rates, DCI-P3 color accuracy, and HDR TrueBlack 500 certification. The Swift 14 AI offers 14-inch 3K or 2K OLED options, while the Swift 16 AI comes with a 16-inch 3K OLED panel. Both models are also available with an IPS touch display for enhanced interactivity.
Enhanced User Experience with Acer AI Apps
Acer’s AI solutions, including the AcerSense utility, Acer Assist app, and AI-enhanced conferencing tools such as Acer PurifiedView™ 2.0 and Acer PurifiedVoice™ 2.0, streamline user interactions and productivity. These tools ensure optimal performance for video calls and PC management, with future updates enhancing the Copilot+ PC AI experiences.
Sustainable and High-Performance Technology
The Swift laptops feature up to 32 GB LPDDR5X memory and up to 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD, with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth™ 5.4 connectivity. They are part of Acer’s Earthion initiative, utilizing post-consumer recycled plastic, 100% recycled packaging, and EPEAT Gold certification.
AMD and Snapdragon Powered Models
The Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-61/T), equipped with AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors, offers up to 50 TOPS of AI processing power, up to 32 GB LPDDR5X memory, and up to 27 hours of video playback. The Swift Go 14 AI (SFG14-01), powered by the Snapdragon X Plus platform, provides up to 45 TOPS, with a 14.5-inch WQXGA display and up to 28 hours of video playback.
Acer’s new Swift laptops set a new standard for performance and AI capabilities, making them ideal for users seeking advanced technology and productivity enhancements.
