Powered by Snapdragon X Series Platforms, the Swift 14 AI ushers
in a new AI era with brand new experiences
Editor's Summary:
- The Swift 14 AI, Acer's first Copilot+ PC, comes in a
thin-and-light aluminum chassis design, and a range of optimized AI
features to support enhanced productivity and mobility
- Powered by Snapdragon® X Series
platforms[1] with an integrated NPU that delivers 45
Trillions of Operations Per Second
(TOPS), Acer's Swift 14 AI is supercharged to deliver a quantum
leap in performance, all-day battery life, and new AI
experiences
- The Swift 14 AI supports next-generation AI features in Windows
11; Recall, Cocreator, Live Captions, new Windows Studio Effects
and Auto Super Resolution, placing it among the most powerful,
intelligent, and power-efficient laptops in its class of Windows
devices
TAIPEI, May 20, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Acer today launched its first Copilot+ PC with
the Swift 14 AI laptop,
in collaboration with Microsoft and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.,
ushering in a new AI era with brand new user experiences and AI
capabilities on Windows 11. The Swift 14 AI has multiple device
models, powered by Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus
platforms[1], and both feature one of the world's
fastest NPUs for laptops to enable on-device AI processing. Users
can streamline everyday tasks with smarter PC functions and tackle
complex workloads more effectively.
"Engineered for AI from the inside out, the Swift 14 AI is the
first among many Acer Copilot+ PCs to come," said Jerry Kao, COO, Acer Inc. "These next-generation
AI PCs see significant leaps in AI processing power, unlocking
brand new experiences that we know users will love."
"It's exciting to collaborate with Acer to bring AI technology
to its Windows PC range of devices from sleek ultrabooks to
powerful gaming rigs. Our collaboration has been crucial in
delivering productive and secure PCs that cater to a broad spectrum
of customers while also balancing style and performance with
affordability, making technology accessible to a wider audience
while also focusing on sustainability. With Acer's launch of its
Copilot+ PC, the Swift 14 AI laptop, we will bring new AI
experiences to life for customers, taking advantage of on-device
and cloud AI to empower individuals and organizations to achieve
more," states Mark Linton, VP Device
Partner Sales, Microsoft Corp.
"The Swift 14 AI is a remarkable device that demonstrates the
power, performance and intelligence capabilities of the Snapdragon
X Elite platform," said Kedar
Kondap, Senior Vice President & General Manager of
Compute & Gaming, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "Powered by the
world's fastest NPU for laptops and high-performance CPU cores, the
Swift 14 AI delivers groundbreaking AI, enhanced productivity and
creativity, making Acer's new device a game-changer in the world of
AI-enabled laptops."
Snapdragon X Series Platforms: Powering the Next-Generation
AI PCs
The Snapdragon® X Series processors are built for AI
and are designed to be among the most powerful, intelligent, and
power efficient processors created for Windows in its class today.
The new Acer Swift 14 AI, powered by Snapdragon X
Elite[1], features 12 high-performance CPU
cores[1] on a 4nm process node, integrated Qualcomm
Adreno™ GPU of 3.8 TFLOPS, and Qualcomm Hexagon™
NPU capable of 45 TOPS. It is also equipped with up to 32 GB
LPDDR5X-8533 memory and up to 1 TB NVMe PCIe Gen 4 SSD to enhance
system performance and navigate demanding multi-tasking workloads
across productivity, creativity, and immersive entertainment
scenarios without sacrificing power. Paired with the hundreds of
premium apps that are optimized for Arm-compatible architecture,
Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus processors enable user
experiences that run smoothly and efficiently.
A New AI Era Begins with Copilot+
PCs
The new Swift 14 AI has been optimized with powerful AI,
unlocking new productivity, creativity, and communication
experiences.
With Recall[2], users can easily find anything they
have seen on their PC by simply describing the clues they remember.
With an explorable timeline, users can easily scroll across time to
get back to apps, documents, or messages they previously used. Live
Captions[2,3] with live translations provides automatic
speech captions and conducts translations in real-time of any live
or pre-recorded video from 44 languages into English.
To spark imagination and creative abilities, visual or written
prompts can now be used to co-create AI images and texts on the
device with Cocreator[2,3]. Auto Super
Resolution[2] automatically upscales graphics resolution
and frame refresh rates of games in real-time to deliver the
visuals players crave without taking a hit on performance. For
those who always want to look and sound their best while better
engaging their audience in video calls, Windows Studio
Effects[2,3] helps to automatically improve lighting
conditions and cancel out unwanted noise. It can also be used to
activate three artistic filters on any video platform via Quick
settings, allowing users to express themselves in new and creative
ways during video calls. And Copilot, the everyday AI companion, is
accessible via a single click of the dedicated Copilot key.
Premium Design and Features
As a reflection of its modern capabilities and usability, the
Swift 14 AI sports a refined Copilot+ PC-exclusive design,
highlighted by a unique AI icon stamped on the cover of the
thin-and-light chassis and an Activity Indicator on the touchpad
that illuminates when the device or Copilot is activated. The
laptop features a 14.5-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS display with a
120 Hz refresh rate and support for 100% sRGB color gamut. It is
available with edge-to-edge touchscreen options and comes with TÜV
Rheinland Eyesafe® Certification 2.0[1]
to help minimize the effects of harmful blue light without
sacrificing color accuracy. A 180-degree hinge design provides the
flexibility of a different user mode and enables easy opening of
the aluminum cover with one hand.
A 1440p QHD IR webcam with a triple microphone
array[1] and privacy shutter supports Acer's suite
of AI-boosted conferencing tools in Acer PurifiedView™ 2.0 and Acer
PurifiedVoice™ 2.0 to ensure users always look and sound their
best. These can be swiftly calibrated thanks to Acer QuickPanel
which intuitively appears when the device's webcam or microphone
has been switched on. A dedicated key directs users to the Red Dot
Design Award-winning AcerSense™ app for device
management and a library of AI features available on the device
through the Experience Zone.
This Copilot+ PC comes with Windows Hello that supports
biometric and facial recognition login for quick and secure access.
Sustainability remains a vital pillar for Acer's next-generation
products, with the Swift 14 AI utilizing PCR plastic in the device,
shipping with 100% recyclable packaging, and receiving the EPEAT
Gold certification for its compliance with the highest EPEAT
criteria. The device also boasts Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth™ 5.4
connectivity to deliver speeds of up to 5.8 Gbps and low network
latency of under 2 ms, plus a host of generous port selections
including two USB Type-C and two USB 3.2 Type-A ports for added
flexibility.
Pricing and Availability
The Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) will be available in North America in July, starting at
USD 1,099, and in EMEA in June,
starting at EUR 1,499.
Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by
region. To learn more about availability, product specifications
and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer
office via www.acer.com.
Visit Acer's Media Center for product images and
specifications, or visit the Acer Press Room to see all
announcements.
Specifications
Name
|
Acer Swift 14
AI
|
Model
|
SF14-11/
SF14-11T
|
Operating
System
|
Windows 11 for
ARM64
|
Processors
|
Snapdragon™
X Elite X1E-78-100 processor (12 cores up to 3.4 GHz, integrating
Qualcomm Hexagon™ NPU AI Engine up to 45 TOPs)
Snapdragon™
X Plus X1P-64-100 processor (10 cores up to 3.4 GHz, integrating
Qualcomm Hexagon™ NPU AI Engine up to 45 TOPs)
|
Graphics
|
Qualcomm® Adreno™, up
to 3.8 TFLOPS
|
Screen
|
14.5" WQXGA (2560x1600)
Display with IPS Technology, 120 Hz, 16:10 aspect ratio 100%
sRGB, TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe® Certified 2.0[1], Touchscreen
option
|
Memory
|
Up to 32 GB
dual-channel LPDDR5X-8533 SDRAM
|
Storage
|
Up to 1 TB, PCIe Gen4,
NVMe
|
Camera
|
1440p QHD IR camera,
with Privacy Shutter and Triple-mic support
|
Audio
|
DTS® X Audio, dual
speakers
|
Ports
|
Two USB Type-C
(supporting DisplayPort, USB charging), Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A,
headphone/speaker jack
|
Battery
|
75 Wh 3-cell Li-ion
battery, fast charging; provides battery life up to 16
hours[4]
|
Wireless and
Networking
|
Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth
5.4 or above
|
Features
|
Microsoft Copilot+
Copilot Key, AcerSense™ + Experience Zone + AcerSense key, Acer
PurifiedVoice™ 2.0, Acer PurifiedView™ 2.0, Activity Indicator,
Backlit keyboard
|
Dimensions
|
322.6 (W) x 225.95 (D)
x 14.9 (H) mm [12.7 (W) x 8.9 (D) x 0.59 (H) inches]
|
Weight
|
1.36 kg (2.99
lbs.)
|
[1] Specifications may
vary depending on the model and region. All models subject to
availability.
[2] Next Gen features,
including LIST OF FEATURES if named or shown are hardware dependent
at initial launch, and will be installed via Windows Update when
available (free download; ISP fees apply). Timing
of feature delivery may vary by device and
market.
[3] Optimized for
select languages (English, Chinese (simplified), French, German,
Japanese, and Spanish. Content-based and storage limitations apply.
See [https://aka.ms/nextgenaipcs].
[4] Battery life for
Swift 14 AI (SF1411/SF14-11T with 2560x 1600 panel an 75Wh battery)
measured under specific test settings and conditions using Web
Browsing as the benchmark. Actual battery life may vary
considerably by specifications, depending on product model,
configuration, applications, power management settings, operating
conditions, and feature utilized. Performance variations also
arises based on components in use, which includes but is not
limited to the processor, RAM capacity, storage, display and
resolution, etc.
|
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