COMPUTEX 2025: Qualcomm powered Acer Aspire 14 AI and Aspire 16 AI Copilot+ PCs launched

Acer introduces Qualcomm Snapdragon X-equipped Aspire 14 AI and Aspire 16 AI Copilot+ laptops ahead of COMPUTEX 2025.

Acer and Snapdragon introduce new Qualcomm Powered Aspire 14 AI and Aspire 16 AI

Next Generation Aspire 14 and 16-inch for 2025 launched!

Acer expands its Aspire AI series laptops with six new Copilot+ PCs that supposedly showcase intuitive AI capabilities and versatile features. The new Aspire AI laptops are said to cater to students, professionals, and families seeking reliable performance and multi-day battery life.

Each of the new Aspire laptops is made with a durable, thin, and light aluminum chassis and a versatile 180-degree hinge, which allows users to lay flat or position their laptops in various ways. They will come in similar design, size, and weight but will vary greatly in internals.

Acer Aspire 14 AI with Qualcomm Snapdragon X Series Platform

All of the Aspire AI models offer AI features such as Recall (Preview), Click-to-Do (Preview), and Improved Windows Search. Inside each laptop are up to 32GB LPDDR5X RAM, up to a 1TB PCIe Gen4 storage, and multiple I/O ports including USB Type-C, USB Type-A, HDMI 2.1, MicroSD card slot. Displays for each model come with a 16:10 aspect ratio, up to 120Hz refresh rate, slim bezels, and touch screen functionality. All models are EPEAT Gold registered and use 100 percent recyclable packaging.

The major difference between each model is its processor, display specifications, and connectivity options, which are tailored for varying performance needs.

Acer Aspire 16 AI with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Series Platform

The A14-53M/A14-53MT, A52M/A16-52MT come with up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor (Series 2) 258V with Intel Arc Graphics. It is paired with displays of up to 1,920 x 1,200/2,048 x 1,280 OLED WUXGA+ resolution with 500 nits brightness, 100 percent P3 color gamut, and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification. Connectivity-wise, it includes WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, which should provide the fastest wireless performance.

Next up are the A14-61M/A14-61MT and the A16-61M/A16-61MT, which are powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processors with 'Zen 5' Architecture. These laptops are advertised to excel in running local AI applications with lower power consumption. It also features up to a 1,920 x 1,200/2048 x 1,280 OLED display with VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification, and uses WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.

Last up are the A14-11M/A14-11MT and the A16-11M/A16-11MTs, which are equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Platform. Inside are the Qualcomm Oryon CPU, Adreno GPU, and Hexagon NPU. These models prioritize reliable performance for tasks such as presentations, browsing, and streaming. They feature WUXGA displays with lower resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 than the OLED options found on the Intel and AMD models, but still come with touch screen functionality and biometric security. Connectivity-wise, it supports WiFi 7 and USB4 Type-C ports.

In summary, while all the new Aspire AI Copilot+ PCs share a core design and AI features, the Intel models offer the highest display quality and fastest connectivity, the AMD models balance AI Performance with efficiency, and the Snapdragon models focus on reliability and added security and USB4 connectivity.

The new Aspire 14 AI and Aspire 16 AI Copilot+ PCs are expected to arrive in the Philippines in the latter half of this year.

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