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Acer's latest Swift laptops feature the world’s largest haptic touchpad and new Intel processors
January 5, 2026
- Acer has unveiled updated versions of its Swift and Aspire laptops at CES 2026 with major hardware upgrades, including new Intel Core Ultra processors.
- The Swift 16 AI features the world’s largest haptic touchpad, while the Swift Edge 14 AI weighs just 900g.
- The refreshed lineups introduce Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and a new “Acer My Key” programmable hotkey.
Acer is taking the stage at CES 2026 to unveil a range of new products, including updated monitors and refreshed gaming laptops. But that’s not all, as the company is also announcing upgrades to its existing line of consumer-focused laptops in the Swift and Aspire product lines.
Acer Swift 16 AI
Starting with the flagship Acer Swift 16 AI, Acer is upgrading the processor to options that extend up to an Intel Core Ultra X9 388H processor with built-in Intel Arc B390 graphics, providing users with ample headroom for AI processing and other intensive tasks.
The laptop also boasts the world’s largest haptic touchpad (175.5mm x 109.7mm in size), which supports up to MPP 2.5 stylus input, providing creators with a sleek input mechanism for sketching and other creative tasks. Display options extend up to a 16-inch 120Hz 3K OLED WQXGA+ touch display, allowing you to sketch directly on the screen.
The Swift 16 AI features Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, dual Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports, a USB Type-A port, HDMI 2.1, and a microSD card slot. This laptop will be available in the US in Q1 2026.
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Acer Swift Edge 14 AI and Swift Edge 16 AI
If you want something lightweight, the Swift Edge series has been refreshed with new Intel processors going up to the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 386H with built-in Intel Graphics. Acer is also upgrading to a stainless steel-magnesium alloy from the previous magnesium-aluminum alloy, while packing MIL-STD 810H durability. This helps bring the weight of the 14-inch model down to 900g, while the 16-inch model is still thin at 1.25kg.
Other upgrades include a bump up to Bluetooth 6.0 and Wi-Fi 7. There’s also a new programmable hotkey called Acer My Key, which allows for quickly launching apps, websites, or Windows 11 AI features. These laptops will be available in the US in Q2 2026.
Acer Swift Go 14 AI and Swift Go 16 AI
For users seeking a balanced option, the Swift Go series has also been refreshed, now featuring up to an Intel Core Ultra X9 388H processor with built-in Intel Arc B390 graphics.
Other upgrades include a bump up to Bluetooth 6.0 and Wi-Fi 7. There’s also a new programmable hotkey called Acer My Key, which allows for quickly launching apps, websites, or Windows 11 AI features. These laptops will be available in the US in Q2 2026.
Acer Aspire 14 AI and Acer Aspire 16 AI
Acer’s Aspire lineup is also getting a processor upgrade, now going up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 386H processor. They also feature the new programmable Acer My Key hotkey.
The Acer Aspire 16 AI will be available in the US in Q2 2026, while the Acer Aspire 14 AI will be available in Q3 2026.
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