Acer has introduced its latest range of laptops across the Swift, Predator, Nitro, and Aspire series at CES 2026. All models are powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and run Windows 11, offering multiple form factors and configurations to meet the needs of creators, professionals, gamers, and everyday users.
Swift AI Series
The Swift AI series includes Swift 16 AI, Swift Edge AI (14 & 16-inch), and Swift Go AI (14 & 16-inch). These laptops combine lightweight designs with AI features such as PurifiedVoice, PurifiedView, User Sensing, and Acer My Key hotkeys, with additional tools available through Acer Intelligence Space.
Swift 16 AI
The Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) is a flagship model with an aluminum chassis, powered by Intel Core Ultra X9 388H processors and Intel Arc B390 graphics. It features a 16-inch 3K OLED WQXGA+ touch display (120 Hz, 100% DCI-P3) and the world’s largest haptic touchpad with MPP 2.5 stylus support.
Audio is provided via dual DTS:X Ultra speakers, and a FHD IR camera supports Windows Hello facial login. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4+, dual Thunderbolt 4, USB Type-A, HDMI 2.1, and a MicroSD slot.
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Swift Edge AI 14 & 16
The Swift Edge AI 14 and 16 feature ultra-thin MIL-STD 810H-certified stainless steel-magnesium alloy chassis. They are powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 386H processors with Intel Graphics, supporting up to 32 GB LPDDR5x RAM and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. Displays include up to 3K WQXGA+ OLED panels with 120 Hz refresh rates.
The laptops include multi-control touchpads, FHD IR cameras with Human Presence Detection, dual DTS:X Ultra speakers, and AI-enhanced PurifiedVoice for noise cancellation. Ports include Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, and HDMI 2.1, with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity.
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Swift Go AI 14 & 16
The Swift Go 14 and 16 laptops are powered by Intel Core Ultra X9 388H processors and Intel Arc B390 graphics, supporting up to 32 GB LPDDR5x RAM and 1 TB M.2 SSD storage. They feature 2K WUXGA or 3K WQXGA+ OLED touch displays, 5 MP IR HDR cameras with Human Presence Detection, dual DTS:X Ultra speakers, and multi-control touchpads.
Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, dual Thunderbolt 4, USB Type-A, and HDMI 2.1. All Swift AI models support Copilot+ features, including Click to Do, Copilot Voice, and Copilot Vision.
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Predator and Nitro Gaming Laptops
Acer’s gaming lineup includes the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI, Nitro V 16 AI, and Nitro V 16S AI. These laptops combine Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs and Copilot+ AI features for gaming, creative, and productivity tasks.
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI
The Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-I51) is powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 386H processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPUs. It has a 16-inch WQXGA OLED display with HDR support and a slim 18.9 mm metal chassis.
Memory and storage reach up to 64 GB DDR5 6400MT/s and 2 TB PCIe SSD. The laptop includes a 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan, liquid metal thermal grease, FHD IR webcam, DTS:X Ultra speakers, and Intel Killer DoubleShot Pro Wi-Fi 6E with Thunderbolt 4.
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Nitro V 16 AI and Nitro V 16S AI
The Nitro V 16 AI (ANV16-I51) is powered by Intel Core Ultra 7 355 processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, supporting up to 32 GB DDR5 RAM and 2 TB SSD storage.
The Nitro V 16S AI (ANV16S-I51) is a thin variant under 17.9 mm with similar hardware and 798 AI TOPS NPU support. Both feature 16-inch WUXGA displays, FHD IR webcams with shutters, DTS:X Ultra audio, and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E. The Nitro V 16S includes a 4-zone RGB keyboard.
All Predator and Nitro models integrate Acer Intelligence Space and Copilot+ features, providing AI capabilities such as Live Captions and Image Creator.
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Aspire AI Series
The Aspire AI lineup includes Aspire 14 AI (A14-I71M/T) and Aspire 16 AI (A16-I71M/T), designed as versatile laptops for learning, productivity, and everyday use. They feature Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, optional OLED displays, and a 180-degree hinge for flexible use.
Aspire 14 & 16 AI
These laptops are powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 386H processors with Intel Graphics, supporting up to 32 GB memory and 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. Displays are WUXGA panels with 16:10 aspect ratios and refresh rates up to 120 Hz, available in touch and non-touch options.
Designs are thin-and-light with large touchpads and full-flat hinges. AI features include Acer Intelligence Space, AcerSense, PurifiedView, PurifiedVoice, and My Key hotkeys. FHD IR cameras with triple-mic arrays support conferencing, while connectivity includes Thunderbolt 4, USB Type-A, HDMI 2.1, audio jack, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3.
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Pricing and Availability
Prices for all models will be announced closer to launch on acer.com. Availability by region is as follows:
Swift AI Series
- Swift 16 AI: North America Q1 2026 | EMEA March 2026 | Australia Q1 2026
- Swift Edge 14 AI: North America Q2 2026 | EMEA Q2 2026 | Australia Q2 2026
- Swift Edge 16 AI: North America Q2 2026 | EMEA Q2 2026 | Australia Q2 2026
- Swift Go 14 AI: North America Q2 2026 | EMEA March 2026 | Australia Q2 2026
- Swift Go 16 AI: North America Q2 2026 | EMEA March 2026 | Australia late Q1 2026
Predator and Nitro Series
- Predator Helios Neo 16S AI: North America Q3 2026 | EMEA Q2 2026 | Australia Q1 2026
- Nitro V 16 AI: North America Q2 2026 | EMEA Q2 2026 | Australia Q2 2026
- Nitro V 16S AI: North America Q3 2026 | EMEA Q2 2026
Aspire AI Series
- Aspire 14 AI: North America Q3 2026 | EMEA Q2 2026 | Australia Q2 2026
- Aspire 16 AI: North America Q2 2026 | EMEA Q2 2026