Acer brought a massive refresh to its laptop lineup at CES 2026 on Tuesday, showing off everything from budget-friendly work machines to high-end gaming monsters. The biggest talking point? A new productivity laptop that Acer claims has the biggest touchpad ever put on a portable computer.
A Focus on Screens and Usability
The standout device is the new Swift 16 AI. While it packs plenty of power, the headline feature is its massive trackpad, which takes up a huge portion of the palm rest to make navigation easier.
The entire Swift family—which includes five new models ranging from 14 to 16 inches—is getting a visual upgrade. High-end versions now come with sharp 3K OLED touchscreens that run at a smooth 120Hz. For those who want something more affordable, the refreshed Aspire lineup offers similar slim designs with standard 14-inch and 16-inch screens, keeping the familiar hinge that lays flat at 180 degrees.
New Intel Chips for Everyone
Under the hood, Acer isn’t holding back. Both the premium Swift and the mainstream Aspire laptops are powered by Intel’s latest Core Ultra Series 3 processors.
These chips are designed with artificial intelligence in mind. They come with a dedicated “NPU” (Neural Processing Unit), qualifying them as “Copilot+ PCs.” In simple terms, this means they are built to handle on-device AI tasks—like blurring your background in video calls or running smart assistants—without slowing down the rest of the system. You also get up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, ensuring they can handle heavy workloads.
Gaming Gets a Graphical Boost
For gamers, Acer updated its Predator and Nitro series with some serious firepower. The flagship Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is one of the first laptops to feature Nvidia’s new GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards.
Paired with a top-tier Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, this machine is built for gaming at the highest settings, supporting full ray tracing and AI-powered performance boosts.
Market Impact & Context
This launch shows that “AI” is no longer just a buzzword for expensive devices; Acer is putting AI-capable chips into even its standard Aspire laptops. This brings advanced features to everyday users, not just tech enthusiasts.
Furthermore, the push for the “world’s largest trackpad” suggests that laptop makers are looking for new ways to stand out. As internal specs become similar across brands, physical design changes—like better screens and larger input surfaces—are becoming the main way to compete.
Pricing and Availability
Acer says these new machines will start hitting shelves globally in February 2026. We don’t have specific price tags for India yet, but expect those details to drop closer to the official release date.
