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With AMD's launch of the "Krackan Point" Ryzen AI 400 series processors, Acer also announced at CES 2026 that its thin and light, mainstream, and gaming product lines have fully adopted the new platform design. This update covers the flagship thin and light Swift Go 16 AI, the mainstream office-ready Aspire 14/16 AI, and the entry-level gaming Nitro V 16 AI. All models not only benefit from the performance advantages of the "Zen 5" architecture, but also fully comply with Microsoft's Copilot+ PC definition, emphasizing the ability to perform more powerful AI computing on the device. Swift Go 16 AI: OLED screen and multi-control touchpad. As the flagship of the thin and light series, the Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-A71/T) is equipped with up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 processor, integrating a Radeon 880M graphics chip. Although it is a thin and light model, Acer still offers a screen option of up to WUXGA+...

Acer recently announced a major update to its Swift AI series of thin and light laptops. This update targets creators and mobile workers, with all new models meeting Microsoft's Copilot+ PC definition and featuring Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors. Through enhanced NPU computing power and hardware upgrades, it delivers a smoother AI user experience. The Swift 16 AI, with its impressive touchpad, is designed for professional creators. As the flagship of the Swift series, Acer's new Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) boasts a premium aluminum alloy chassis. It features up to an Intel Core Ultra X9 388H Series 3 processor and an integrated Intel Arc B390 graphics chip, emphasizing its ability to smoothly handle high-load computing and large files. The biggest highlight of this laptop is its upgraded user experience. Acer has equipped it with what it claims to be the "largest on the market" haptic feedback touchpad, measuring 175.5 x 109.7 mm. This touchpad is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass, making it not only durable but also providing precise haptic feedback, allowing creators to draw or edit directly on it. Visually, the Swift 16 AI features a 16-inch 3K screen...

In addition to announcing numerous laptop products, Acer also actively showcased its achievements in the smart mobile and networking fields. The new Predator ES Storm Pro electric scooter, unveiled at CES 2026, extends the Predator brand's gaming DNA to urban transportation and will be available in the Taiwan market before the Lunar New Year. Acer also launched four new networking products for Wi-Fi 7 and 5G applications, covering all aspects from home and gaming to mobile office. The Predator ES Storm Pro: Urban Adventure with Off-Road Spirit. Continuing the electric scooter showcased at Computex 2025 last year, the Predator ES Storm Pro (PES016) is more than just a means of transportation; it's more like a miniature off-road vehicle. To cope with the changing road conditions in the city, it is equipped with 10-inch tubeless tires, front and rear dual suspension systems, and a rear disc brake and eABS electronic anti-lock braking system, ensuring stable stopping even on slippery surfaces. In terms of power, it utilizes a 500W rear wheel hub motor (peak output up to 1200W) paired with a 48V electric system, providing strong acceleration and a top speed of 32 km/h (subject to local regulations; for example, the version expected to be released in Taiwan will be limited to 25 km/h to comply with local regulations). The exterior maintains the rugged style of the Predator, featuring RGB lighting that also functions as brake and turn signals for enhanced safety. Additionally, this electric scooter has a built-in smart tag holder for easy installation of a tracker for anti-theft purposes. It boasts a range of up to 60 km on a single charge and supports a regenerative braking system to recharge, making it ideal for long-distance commuters. Users can also check vehicle status, adjust lights, and even activate the electronic lock function through the Acer eMobility App. Acer stated that this electric scooter is expected to enter the Taiwanese market before the Lunar New Year this year, targeting short-distance commuting needs, such as connecting travel between two locations. They also indicated their expectation to attract more enthusiasts under the Predator brand. New Networking Products: Wi-Fi 7 and 5G Go Hand in Hand In terms of network devices, Acer has launched four new products targeting different user groups: • The top choice for esports players: Predator...

Acer has officially unveiled the updated lineup of its main gaming product line. Unlike previous years that only emphasized "performance," this year's Predator and Nitro series are all suffixed with "AI," not only incorporating Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards, but also announcing that the entire series supports Windows 11's Copilot+ PC experience. The highlights of this update focus on a thinner and lighter design, the introduction of OLED displays, and the enhancement of both gaming and creative experiences through AI technology. Predator Helios Neo 16 S AI: A Balance Between OLED Visuals and Thin Performance As a high-end gaming laptop, the Predator Helios Neo 16 S AI (PHN16S-I51) has seen significant upgrades in appearance and visual experience. In terms of hardware specifications, it is equipped with up to Intel Core Ultra 9 processors...

During CES 2026, Acer announced a major update to its commercial product line, with AI PCs remaining the main focus this year. This includes the Aspire laptop series fully adopting Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and meeting Microsoft's Copilot+ PC definition. The Veriton commercial desktop series for enterprise users has also been updated, with the Veriton 2000 Large Tower featuring an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card, providing powerful performance for professional creation and AI computing. The Aspire AI series: Entry-level Copilot+ PCs for the mainstream market. For the mass market, Acer launched the Aspire 14 AI and Aspire 16 AI. These models are equipped with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 386H processor, emphasizing optimized multi-day battery life. The screens feature a 16:10 aspect ratio, WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolution display panel, supporting a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. While positioned as an affordable option, they still support Copilot+...

At IFA 2025, Acer announced the further expansion of its SpatialLabs Pro ecosystem. Through integration with NVIDIA Omniverse, the Vision Engineering ProteQ Viso stereo microscope, and the Smart Surgery medical training platform, it provides creative, industrial, and medical professionals with an immersive, glasses-free 3D visual experience. By combining Acer OpenXR Runtime with NVIDIA Omniverse, SpatialLabs Pro can present stereoscopic 3D views while working in 2D, enhancing spatial awareness and depth perception. This is suitable for robotics design, digital twins, architectural visualization, and product development, improving decision-making accuracy and shortening development cycles. In industrial applications, Vision Engineering's ProteQ Viso stereomicroscope integrates SpatialLabs Pro, providing high-resolution 3D images of up to 2K × 2K per eye, color accuracy with Delta E < 2, and 100% Adobe RGB color gamut. Combined with 10:1 optical zoom and 6x–240x magnification, it enhances operational efficiency and ergonomics in electronics, prototyping, and medical device development. In the medical field, Smart Surgery applies SpatialLabs' naked-eye 3D display technology to AI-powered minimally invasive surgery training and real-time video analysis. This allows physicians to accurately observe anatomical structures and surgical techniques in high-resolution images, shortening the learning curve and improving clinical outcomes, demonstrating the application potential of SpatialLabs technology beyond the creative industries. Through this expansion, Acer is transforming SpatialLabs Pro into an immersive 3D platform encompassing creative, industrial, and medical applications, providing more intuitive and efficient visualization tools for professionals across multiple industries.

At IFA 2025, Acer officially unveiled its Veriton GN100 AI Mini Workstation. This compact yet powerful desktop computer targets professionals who need to run large AI models locally, effectively reducing reliance on cloud resources while balancing security and computing efficiency. The Veriton GN100 is powered by the NVIDIA and MediaTek GB10 Grace Blackwell super chip, featuring 20 Arm architecture CPU cores, next-generation CUDA computing units, and 5th generation Tensor cores. Combined with 128GB of unified system memory and 4TB of NVMe SSD storage, its overall computing performance reaches up to 1 PFLOPS FP4, providing server-level processing power in a mini-sized chassis. This configuration is particularly suitable for AI developers, researchers, and data scientists with high-intensity needs such as prototyping, model fine-tuning, and testing. Meanwhile, Acer has fully integrated NVIDIA AI software stacking into the Veriton GN100, supporting common tools such as PyTorch, Jupyter, and Ollam. This allows users to directly complete the development process of generative AI and large language models in a desktop environment, and seamlessly transfer the results to the cloud or data center at any time, accelerating the development cycle. Another highlight is its scalability. Through the NVIDIA ConnectX-7 SmartNIC, users can cascade two Veriton GN100s, further increasing the computing scale and enabling the processing of AI models with up to 4050 billion parameters. This will be an attractive option for enterprises that need large-scale local inference or project deployment. In terms of design, the Veriton GN100 continues Acer's consistent emphasis on space saving and security protection, supporting Kensington security locks, making it suitable for long-term operation in corporate offices, research units, or educational laboratories. Despite its compact size, the device integrates diverse connectivity options, including Wi-Fi 7, four USB 3.2 Type-C ports, an HDMI port, and Ethernet, ensuring flexibility to meet various environmental needs. Acer's move highlights another direction in desktop AI computing. Compared to cloud-based services, local AI workstations offer lower latency, greater privacy, and cost-effective solutions. For enterprises that must handle sensitive data or require constant access to computing resources, the Veriton GN100 strikes a balance between performance and practicality.

In addition to updating its business laptops, Acer also updated its gaming models at IFA 2025, including the upgraded Nitro series and the Predator Helios 18P AI, a hybrid gaming laptop that combines work and entertainment. The Nitro series has been comprehensively upgraded with the newly updated Nitro V 16 and Nitro V 16S gaming laptops, featuring up to an Intel Core 9 270H and NVIDIA RTX 5070 graphics card, combined with DLSS 4 and Blackwell display architecture, delivering theater-level gaming and creative performance. The Nitro V 16 features a WQXGA 180Hz high refresh rate and enhanced cooling design, while the Nitro V 16S boasts a slim and lightweight metal chassis of less than 19.9mm for portability and includes an RGB keyboard. Both models support NitroSense performance monitoring, Killer DoubleShot Pro, and Thunderbolt 4. For desktops, the Nitro 70 and Nitro 50 offer flagship performance, with the former featuring up to an AMD Ryzen processor...

Acer unveiled a number of new PCs at IFA 2025, including the new Swift Air 16 laptop designed for mobile workers, the TravelMate X4 14 AI business laptop catering to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises and hybrid work environments, and its first Chromebook model powered by a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor. The new Swift Air 16 (SFA16-61M) weighs less than 1 kg and features a 16-inch screen, making it the world's lightest 16-inch Copilot+ PC, specifically designed for mobile workers. The Swift Air 16 uses an AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processor and Radeon graphics card, with options up to a Ryzen AI 7 350, enabling smooth execution of on-device AI applications and multitasking in low-power environments, with a battery life of up to 13 hours. The screen is a WQXGA+ AMOLED...

As generative AI and mobile computing gradually become central to digital life, Acer's annual summer tech extravaganza, "Acer Day 2025," has officially kicked off. This year's event focuses on "AI + Mobile" applications, with a comprehensive upgrade across product lines, including laptops, tablets, networking devices, travel organizers, and display peripherals. Combined with online and offline experience activities and limited-time promotions, the event aims to create the most complete AI ecosystem application scenarios this summer. ▲Acer's annual summer tech extravaganza, "Acer Day 2025," has officially kicked off. The "Copilot+ PC" lineup has undergone a complete evolution, targeting the creative and mobile work market. This year's Acer Day lineup includes the Swift Edge 14 AI, weighing only 0.99 kg and featuring a sleek, minimalist design. It boasts a magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis and a matte OLED touchscreen, offering 2.8K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It's powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Intel Arc graphics, and includes 32GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 1TB SSD, making it suitable for business professionals and digital nomads. ▲The Swift Edge 14 AI follows the Swift Go, which launched in August...