Acer, the technology firm established in 1976, is rolling out its latest Copilot+ PCs powered by AMD Ryzen™ AI 400 Series processors at CES. With this, the company aims to bring next-gen AI performance to thin-and-light, mainstream and gaming laptops alike.
According to The Verge, the offerings range from the sleek Swift Go 16 AI to the everyday Aspire AI range and the performance-driven Nitro V 16 AI, the new line-up blends powerful AI processing, OLED display options and serious graphics muscle.
AMD Ryzen™ AI 400 Series processors, are found in the thin-and-light Acer Swift Go 16 AI, the mainstream Acer Aspire 14 AI and Acer Aspire 16 AI, and the Acer Nitro V 16 AI for gaming.
Each new offering is built on advanced “Zen 5” architecture, the new AMD Ryzen™ AI 400 Series processors enhance productivity and creative capabilities across the board.
Zen 5 is fabricated using TSMC’s N4X process for desktop and server processors, and N4P for mobile processors. The N4X process is optimized for high-performance computing, offering up to 15% higher frequencies compared to the N5 node used in Zen 4. The architecture also supports future fabrication on the N3E process.
Acer is also unveiling a new Veriton desktop line-up, led by the AI-focused Veriton RA100 Mini Workstation with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ performance, alongside new Intel Core Ultra-powered towers and all-in-ones built for next-gen productivity, creativity and business AI workloads.
Acer Swift Go 16 AI
The Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-A71/T) features up to AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 465 processors and AMD Radeon™ 880M graphics, up to WUXGA+ OLED displays, and AI-enhanced features for everyday productivity.
The computer has a sleek laser-etched aluminium chassis and thin designs that open a full 180 degrees. In terms of performance, the Acer Swift Go 16 AI is backed by up to 32 GB of LPDDR5x memory and up to 1 TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage.
Its 5M IR cameras with High Dynamic Range and Human Presence Detection Technology enhance video calls and privacy, while dual DTS®:X Ultra speakers with anti-vibration technology and Acer Multi-control touchpads round out their user-centric features. Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 wireless connectivity are supplemented by an array of I/O ports, including dual USB Type-C ports, dual USB Type-A ports, a MicroSD card reader, and HDMI 2.1.
The Acer Swift Go 16 AI (SFG16-A71/T) will be available in North America in Q1’2026 and in EMEA in March 2026.
Acer Aspire 14 AI and Acer Aspire 16 AI
Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-A71M/T) and Acer Aspire 16 AI (A16-A71M/T) are equipped with up to AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 processors, optimized with multi-day battery life for extended use while minimizing charging interruptions. Each computer has vibrant WUXGA displays with 16:10 aspect ratios and refresh rates up to 120 Hz, available in both touch and non-touch configurations, including OLED panel options. They support up to 32 GB of memory, up to 1 TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage, and a comprehensive set of ports, including USB Type-C, USB Type-A, HDMI 2.1, a MicroSD card reader, and an audio jack, along with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 or above.
Designed with style, comfort, and flexibility in mind, the new Acer Aspire AI series impresses with large touchpads for effortless navigation, and full-flat 180-degree hinges for collaboration and sharing. Balancing portability and durability, the series is ideal for mobile students and young professionals.
The Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-A71M/T) will be available in North America in Q2’2026 and in EMEA in March 2026.
The Acer Aspire 16 AI (A16-A71M/T) will be available in North America in Q2’2026 and in EMEA in March 2026.
Acer Nitro V 16 AI
The Acer Nitro V 16 AI (ANV16-A71) features up to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 processor, up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPUs, and a WUXGA (1920 x 1200) display with 180 Hz refresh rate.
The system has up to 32 GB DDR5 RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage. Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4 and generate images at unprecedented speed. The laptop also offers immersive audio-visuals for gamers and creators with DTS:X Ultra audio and include a FHD IR webcam with camera shutter in a streamlined design.
The Acer Nitro V 16 AI (ANV16-A71) will be available in North America in Q3’2026 and in EMEA in Q2’2026.
