Acer’s refreshed laptops may be the most versatile devices I’ve seen at CES 2025

At this time at CES, Acer introduced a handful of up to date laptops throughout its flagship Swift, Swift Go, and Vero traces, together with new all-in-one desktop computer systems and extra Copilot+ PCs. 

It is broadening its providing of Copilot+ PCs, introducing an Intel gadget (the Acer Aspire 14 AI) and an AMD gadget (the Acer Swift Go 16 and 14 AI). Each characteristic up to date exterior designs and include sleeker, extra light-weight type elements and extra OLED show choices — all within the mid-range value level to spherical out Acer’s accessible product portfolio. This is a abstract of what was introduced. 

Acer Swift Go 14 and 16 

The Swift Go 14- and 16-inch with Intel’s Sequence 2 Core Extremely 9 processor brings a brand new stage of efficiency to the lineup, matched with an Intel Arc GPU and the improved battery efficiency we have seen from the processor household. Moreover, Acer upped the ante with 3K OLED shows and help for Wi-Fi 7.

The Swift Go 14 might be obtainable in North America in Might, beginning at $899, whereas the Swift Go 16 will not be coming till April, and can begin at $1,299. 

Acer Aspire Vero 16

Acer’s Vero line stays one of the crucial outwardly eco-conscious laptops available on the market, and I used to be impressed with its dedication to sustainability after I went palms on with final 12 months’s model. The supplies used within the laptop computer’s building (70% post-consumer recycled plastic and oyster shell materials) are distinctive within the business, and it is greater than a begin.

This 12 months, it is powered by an Intel Core Extremely 200H sequence processor and a modest suite of {hardware}, yielding an accessible gadget for the on a regular basis consumer within the sustainability message. It is going to help Wi-Fi 7, and have two Thunderbolt 4 ports as new additions. 

Acer Swift Go 14 and 16 AI

Acer’s AI-ready Copilot+ variations of the Swift Go 14 and 16 might be imbued with AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 Sequence (Ryzen 7 350 or Ryzen 7 340) processors for as much as 50 NPU TOPS. On the GPU facet, they’re going to include AMD’s newest Radeon 800M graphics card, opening up workflows for creatives reminiscent of photograph and video enhancing.

These fashions have additionally been upgraded with 3K OLED shows and a slim-and-sleek type issue that includes some geometric designs on the lid that I am unable to assist however evaluate to Asus’ Zenbook merchandise. They do look good, nevertheless, and the good shows with AMD’s chips make a flexible mid-range gadget.

The 16-inch model might be obtainable in April, beginning at $949, whereas the 14-inch model will come out in Might, beginning at $899. 

Acer Aspire 14 AI laptop computer

Acer’s second new Copilot+ PC comes as a extra reasonably priced possibility, with Intel’s Sequence 2 Core Extremely processor and both a 14-inch 16:10 OLED possibility or WUXGA touch-enabled panel. Below the hood, it is working as much as 32GB of RAM, Thunderbolt 4 ports, and an HDMI 2.1 port, which might help as much as an 8K monitor. 

Weighing 3.09 kilos, that is Acer’s light-weight mid-range laptop computer for the AI-ready pupil or skilled consumer. Its type issue additionally comes with a 180-degree hinge so it may well lay utterly flat. It will likely be obtainable in North America in February, beginning at $799.

Acer Wave D7 Wi-Fi Dongle

This cool gadget supplies Wi-Fi 7 speeds of as much as 2,880 Mbps (6 GHz) with throughput throughout all bands (2.4, 5, and 6 GHz) and each USB Kind-A and Kind-C connectors for a plug-and-play set up.

We’ll need to go hands-on to check out its performance additional but it surely appears to be like like a really cool thought that would have some helpful purposes. Acer says it is going to be obtainable in North America beginning in Q1 2025 for $79. 

Acer Aspire S24 AI All-in-One

Acer’s new all-in-one choices embrace the Aspire S AI AiO lineup, a minimalist, all-white gadget that is available in quite a lot of configurations, together with one with a 26-inch show obtainable in each Full HD and QHD resolutions.

Acer Aspire C24/C27 AI AIO

On the opposite facet of the aisle, Acer’s C24 AI all-in-one encompasses a 23.8-inch or 27-inch show with as much as QHD (2560×1440) decision and 180Hz refresh price. Below the hood, the C24 lineup is powered by AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 Sequence processor with an NPU offering as much as 50 TOPS and as much as 64GB of RAM.

It additionally comes with an AMD Radeon 800M graphics card to convey a gaming and leisure dimension to the gadget. No availability or pricing particulars but for these merchandise.