Acer has launched its Swift Air 14 and Swift Spin 14 AI Windows 11 PCs to help users make the most of AI technology to boost the productivity, wherever they may be working.
Many businesses are looking to boost their use of AI technology in the coming months as they seek to increase productivity and boost profitability, and laptops will play an important role in this.
To this end, Acer has introduced two new Swift laptops – the Acer Swift Air 14 and the Acer Swift Spin 14 AI – which feature the latest technology and powerful on-device capabilities to run AI workloads and offer exclusive AI experiences.
Acer Swift Air 14
The Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31) is powered by new Intel Core Series 3 processors and features up to 40 platform TOPS and a dedicated NPU delivering up to 17 TOPS. Plus, battery life of up to 19 hours is available on the Swift Air 14’s fast-charging battery, which can be charged to 50% in only 30 minutes.
Available in sage green, frost blue, blossom pink or lilac purple, the laptop offers an all-aluminium chassis, with 180-degree hinges that allow it to lay open flat. It is also lightweight – only 1.25 kg – and thin at 12.9mm but still durable.
The Swift Air 14 highlights images, entertainment, as well as programs for work and school on its 14-inch WUXGA display with 120Hz refresh rates and accurate 100% sRGB colour reproduction. The visuals are complemented by powerful quad speakers sharing immersive 3D spatial audio with DTS X:Ultra.
To encourage secure connectivity, the Swift Air 14 features a 1080p IR camera to enhance video calls and ensure privacy. The webcam protects users with secure facial logins via Windows Hello as well as a physical camera privacy shutter. The teleconferencing experience is further enhanced by Acer’s PurifiedVoice technology through AI-aided noise cancellation and visual enhancements with PurifiedView. The Swift Air 14 provides physical and wireless connections with Intel Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, while it comes with essential ports including dual Thunderbolt 4 Type-C and a Type-A.
Acer Swift Spin 14 AI
Meanwhile, the Swift Spin 14 AI (SFSP14-I51T) is powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 386H and handles the latest in AI apps and tools with ease. It includes a dedicated NPU with up to 50 TOPS of performance and up to 100 platform TOPS, creating a smoother and responsive user experience that is smarter and more tightly integrated with the user’s workflow. As a result, the Swift Spin 14 AI can handle anything from productivity tasks like editing, multitasking, and video calls to streaming and light gaming — all with minimal lag. It also offers up to 26 hours of battery life for staying productive on the go.
The convertible design is versatile, with a 360-degree hinge enabling it to convert into four modes: a traditional laptop for input on the backlit keyboard, presentation and display modes for viewing and collaborating on the touch display, and as a tablet for sketching and note-taking. The aluminium chassis in platinum silver features MIL-STD-810H certification for military-grade durability, ensuring an extra level of protection for on-the-go users.
The 14-inch WUXGA IPS glass display features a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother video and graphics. The screen also features multi-touch and an Acer Active Stylus with Wacom AES 2.0 support for convenient navigation, responsive access to apps and precise pen interactions for creating and signing documents and more.
Wi-Fi 7 technology and Bluetooth 5.4 provide faster and more reliable connectivity, while the latest peripherals can easily connect via the dual Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, dual USB Type-A, and HDMI 2.1 ports. The laptop also offers quick power-ups with fast charging of up to 100 Watts DC-in.
For boosting security, the 5MP IR camera with a human presence detector and a biometric fingerprint reader support secure logins via Windows Hello. The webcam also features a privacy shutter, and the AI-assisted Acer User Sensing™ detects the users’ presence and protects the devices against unwanted access. Audio and visuals on video calls are crisp and clear thanks to AI-aided noise cancellation via Acer’s PurifiedVoice and visual enhancements with PurifiedView.
AI productivity features
The laptops offer various features that allow users to make the most of the systems’ AI capabilities. A single click of the Copilot button enables quick access to tools and features based on what users are doing, boosting creativity and productivity with an improved workflow. In addition, the Swift Spin 14 AI is a Windows 11 Copilot+ PC, offering unique AI experiences.
Both laptops are powered by a suite of AI tools developed exclusively by Acer to boost productivity and creativity including AcerSense and Acer Intelligence Space, which host features co-developed with Intel like Acer QR Capture, Acer AI Image Generator and Acer Video Speed Controller.
