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Tom's Guide
a day ago
- Tom's Guide
I tried the Acer Swift X 14 and it may be the creator laptop to beat — and the RTX 5070 GPU isn't why
Acer has plenty of innovative devices to show off this year, including its FreeSense smart ring and AI translation earbuds, but one thing that I didn't expect to catch my eye is its new lineup of premium creator laptops. Coming in two flavors, the latest Acer Swift X 14 (2025) laptops first drew me in with their impressive slate of specs, including the selection of AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 or Intel Core Ultra 9 285 CPUs, RTX 5070 GPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 2TB for storage. Oh, and that stunning 14.5-inch 3K (2880x1800) OLED touchscreen is a welcome sight. For creators and even gamers, what's not to like? But it wasn't until I tried out the Swift X 14 that I realized it offers more than just powerful internals. This laptop boasts a nifty trick right on its touchpad that many designers, photo editors, artists and even doodlers will appreciate. Revealed at Computex 2025, Both Swift X 14 models come with a large haptic touchpad that supports a stylus. It's a simple idea, but one that goes a long way when drawing or editing images in Photoshop, designing 3D models or creating a masterpiece in Microsoft Paint. We've seen many laptops with brilliant creator-friendly tools, like the Asus ProArt P16 and its handy DialPad, but the Swift X 14 evolves the touchpad for new ways to create — effectively turning it into a canvas. With the power it packs, could it be in the running for one of the best laptops for video editing? Possibly, but after my brief hands-on, it's certainly one for creators to keep an eye on. Acer Swift X 14 Acer Swift X 14 AI Starting price €1,799 €1,799 Display 14.5-inch 3K (2880x1800) OLED touchscreen 14.5-inch 3K (2880x1800) OLED touchscreen CPU Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 285 Up to AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 GPU Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Memory Up to 32GB Up to 32GB Storage Up to 1 TB SSD Up to 1 TB SSD Webcam 1080p w/ IR 1080p w/ IR Ports 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI, MicroSD 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A, HDMI, MicroSD, headphone jack Size 12.69 x 8.95 x 0.71 in 12.69 x 8.95 x 0.71 in Weight 3.48 lbs 3.46 lbs Let's get this out of the way; Acer's creator-focused laptop comes in two models — the Acer Swift X 14 and Swift X 14 AI. The only real difference between the two is that the former sports an Intel chip while the latter with an "AI" moniker comes with AMD. Otherwise, you're getting the same sleek, minimalist laptop no matter what you choose. More importantly, both laptops come with sizable haptic touchpads with Corning Gorilla Glass and MPP 2.5 tilt-enables stylus support. While I used Acer's own stylus during my time with the Swift X 14, it means any stylus can be used on the laptop's touchpad. Being able to choose your own digital pencil is always a welcome option. Once I put pen to, er, touchpad in Paint, it felt extremely smooth to glide over the surface to draw a line. But once I lifted the stylus off, I realized I had completely lost track of where the cursor was to continue my drawing. "Well, that's a massive oversight," I thought, as not being able know where the cursor will be placed on screen as you draw on the touchpad defeats the purpose of sketching anything. However, this wasn't the case. By hovering the stylus over the touchpad, you can see where the cursor is onscreen and drag it to where you want. This way, I could pinpoint where I wanted to draw, only touching the touchpad's surface with the tip of the stylus when I want to input an action. It's not the same as directly drawing on a touchscreen (which the Swift X 14 doesn't offer due to the screen only supporting finger-based touch), so it took me some time to get used to it. But once I got the hang of it, I could easily doodle a quick smiley face. Interestingly, this isn't the only Acer laptop arriving that supports a stylus on its haptic touchpad. Just like the Acer Predator Triton 14 AI, the haptics delivered tactile feedback so I knew when something was being pressed down. I couldn't imagine using this method to jot down notes, as it isn't intuitive enough since I had to keep adjusting the cursor via the touchpad. But I can imagine this would come in handy for sketching or touching up images in apps, thanks to the accuracy and smooth precision the touchpad offers with the stylus. As with the Acer Swift 14 AI I reviewed, the company has nailed the lightweight design with its Swift lineup, and that's no different for the new Swift X 14 laptops. However, these latest creator laptops take it up a notch with a unique feature that designers can utilize. Compared to the previous Swift X 14 sporting an RTX 4050, Acer delivers a significant graphics boost with its latest creator laptop. Now that it boasts up to an RTX 5070 (with the latest Nvidia Studio Drivers right out the box), you can expect faster AI-driven tasks when video editing and make the most out of bringing photos to like in apps like Photoshop. As we've tested, an RTX 50-series GPU can do wonders for content creation, and having that sort of power in a creator-focused laptop means the graphics card can be used for more than just gaming. I wasn't able to test its abilities during my time with the Swift X 14 (Microsoft Paint isn't exactly demanding...), but considering it can also access DLSS 4 for accelerated graphics processing, power users will get a kick out of its speed. One feature that's yet to be tested is Nvidia's NIM (Nvidia Inference Microservices) through its Project R2X, letting users build AI agents and streamline workflows in various programs. That includes creator-focused apps, meaning it can be used as a guide to work out how to edit a background in a photo or used to autonomously work through video editing tasks. How will this perform on Acer's Swift X 14? It's still up in the air, but once we get to test this laptop out, we'll get a better gauge on how it all works. The Acer Swift X 14 and 14 AI are set to be available this July in Europe, with prices starting at €1,799. There's no word of official release dates or prices for the rest of the world (tariffs may be to blame), but if RTX 50-series gaming laptop prices are anything to go by, expect the laptops to be around the $1,999 / £1,999. I still need more time to try it out, but once I got the hang of navigating the stylus around its touchpad, I was drawing away with ease. For now, it looks like the Swift X 14 and 14 AI are already looking to be a great shout for those creators on the go. Only getting to grips with drawing with tech? You'll want to try out this Meta Quest VR app that taught me how to draw.
TECHx
23-05-2025
- TECHx
Acer Swift X 14 Unveiled with AI Tools and OLED Display
Home » Product Watch » Acer Swift X 14 Unveiled with AI Tools and OLED Display Acer has announced the launch of new models in its Swift X laptop series. The new devices, Acer Swift X 14 AI and Swift X 14, are designed for professionals and content creators. They offer powerful performance and built-in AI tools to support creative workflows. The Swift X 14 AI is powered by AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series processors. It enables on-device rendering, modeling, and real-time visualization. Acer revealed this model as a Copilot+ PC, equipped to handle AI-intensive tasks. It features AI experiences such as Recall (preview), Click to Do (preview), enhanced Windows Search, Cocreator, Live Captions, Image Creator, and Windows Studio Effects. Meanwhile, the Swift X 14 is powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 2 processors. It delivers strong performance and all-day battery life for creators on the move. Both models come with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPUs. These are built on NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture and support AI-accelerated workflows. Acer reported that both laptops are NVIDIA Studio-validated and include NVIDIA Studio Drivers for optimized performance out of the box. They also support NVIDIA DLSS 4 and access to NVIDIA NIM Microservices for building AI assistants and agents. Each laptop features a 14.5-inch Calman-verified 3K OLED touchscreen. The screens are calibrated for color accuracy and support the full DCI-P3 color range. They offer a 16:10 aspect ratio and are VESA DisplayHDR™ TrueBlack 500 certified. Acer added Corning® Gorilla™ Glass protection and optional touch controls for enhanced usability. Light Sensing technology automatically adjusts brightness and color based on ambient light. Additional features include: Extra-large haptic touchpads MPP 2.5 tilt-enabled stylus support The laptops can lay flat for better collaboration and flexible creative work. To ensure efficient cooling, Acer included TwinAir stereo ring fans, dual copper heat pipes, and dedicated air inlet keyboards. For connectivity and security, the devices come with a 1080p FHD IR webcam that supports Windows Hello. Acer User Sensing locks the screen when users walk away and wakes it on return. Acer PurifiedVoice™ 2.0 and triple mics help reduce background noise during calls. The laptops also support Wi-Fi 6E and multiple ports for connections. In line with Acer's Earthion initiative, both models use post-consumer recycled plastic. Packaging is 100% recycled, and the devices are EPEAT Gold-registered. Acer confirmed that the Swift X 14 AI (SFX14-61G) and Swift X 14 (SFX14-73G) will be available in EMEA starting July. Each model starts at USD 1,799.
India Today
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Computex 2025 Day 1 round-up: Upcoming 2nm chipset steals the show, new AI laptops start arriving
India Today Tech is at Computex 2025, a place where the global tech community has gathered once again to showcase the future of innovation. Day 1 was packed with major announcements across AI, laptops, gaming, wearables, and automotive technology. Here's a quick round-up of everything buzzing in consumer tech and a little extra towards the keynote: 2nm chip and automotive ambitionsThe day began with the big news with MediaTek CEO Rick Tsai delivering a keynote that set the tone for the event. The company officially announced its transition to 2nm chip manufacturing, promising major gains in performance and power efficiency across devices ranging from smartphones to edge computing also revealed a significant shift in focus towards the automotive sector with the unveiling of the MediaTek Cockpit Auto Platform. This solution integrates advanced infotainment systems, voice control, and driver personalisation features, all powered by AI. A key moment came when NVIDIA's Jensen Huang joined Tsai on stage, confirming a strategic partnership. Together, the companies plan to develop a Superchip that combines MediaTek's automotive SoC expertise with NVIDIA's AI and GPU technology, aiming to power the next generation of smart Beyond the keynote, MediaTek's booth offered a closer look at the Cockpit Auto Platform, showing off features like voice-activated climate control, driver recognition via facial detection, and seamless integration with personal devices. The system feels ready for real-world also got a look at some of the on-device AI solutions that the Dimensity 9400 makes available. With native support for large language models exceeding 20 billion parameters, MediaTek is clearly betting on fully localised, on-device AI for next-generation Sleek AI laptops and smart wearablesAcer presented a strong lineup, focusing on AI integration and portability. The Acer Swift X 14 has been introduced as a creator-friendly laptop featuring Intel Core Ultra processors and NVIDIA RTX 40-series graphics, all in a compact, lightweight form factor. The Swift Edge 14, meanwhile, is tailored for professionals, offering a premium OLED display and ultra-thin also ventured into wearables with the debut of the Acer Smart Ring. This tiny, gesture-based controller lets users manage music, slideshows, and presentations with subtle hand movements. It's a fresh concept aimed at productivity standout was the Acer AI TransBud, a real-time translation device that fits in the ear and supports over 50 languages. It uses on-device AI to deliver near-instant translations, making it ideal for travellers, business users, or multilingual meetings. MSI: AI-powered portability and creator-focused hardwareMSI made a notable push into both handheld gaming and professional productivity. The new MSI Claw 8 AI is an upgraded version of its gaming handheld, now featuring a larger 8-inch display, improved cooling, and Intel's latest Core Ultra processors with integrated AI. Gamers can expect adaptive frame rate tuning and smarter battery usage. On the business side, the Summit A16 has been introduced as a sleek 16-inch laptop with AI features like voice transcription, live meeting summaries, and enhanced privacy tools. Meanwhile, the VenturePro 16 AI is aimed at creators and engineers, offering a 4K display and powerful internal specs optimised for generative design and 3D modelling Gaming heavyweights and a photography-focused ZenfoneASUS delivered a strong mix of gaming laptops and smartphones. The ROG Zephyrus G14 and G16 have been updated with AMD Ryzen AI 300-series processors, Mini LED displays, and redesigned magnesium alloy bodies. These machines continue to blur the line between creator laptops and portable gaming mobile gamers, the new ROG Phone 9 Pro has been showcased with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset and a 6,000mAh battery. It also features enhanced cooling, customisable RGB lighting, and dedicated gaming modes. Completing ASUS's line-up at the Computex 2025 is the Zenfone 12 Ultra, a compact flagship with Leica-branded optics and advanced AI-driven photography tools. The device offers features like scene-aware enhancements and real-time image editing, aiming to cater to mobile photography cool tech: Thermal vision and tactical innovationThe 'Cool Tech' zone at Computex 2025 featured some of the most intriguing concepts of the day. Sysgration Realwear introduced a head-mounted thermal camera, blending augmented reality with heat sensing. Designed for industrial workers, engineers, and emergency services, it allows real-time visual overlays while detecting thermal patterns in the turning heads was Thunder Fortis, which showcased AI-integrated tactical gear including thermal scopes, rugged smart glasses, and wearable sensors. Built for defence, security, and extreme use cases, these products represent a growing intersection of AI and real-world field in all, the Computex 2025 Day 1 demonstrated that the future of tech is not just faster or slimmer, but smarter and more adaptive. MediaTek's announcement of 2nm chips and its automotive focus made the biggest waves, but companies like Acer, MSI, and ASUS brought meaningful updates across AI-powered wearables and handheld consoles to thermal vision gear and advanced infotainment systems, the event's opening day has clearly shown that AI is becoming a foundation, not just a feature. Stay with India Today Tech for complete coverage as we bring you more updates from Taipei in the days ahead.
Tom's Guide
16-05-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Acer's going all-in on OLED laptops at Computex 2025
All the major PC manufacturers are going to be showing off new hardware at Computex 2025 in Taiwan next week, and it looks like Acer is going to have some slick new laptops with Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs and OLED displays. I'm excited about that because I'm a sucker for a great OLED panel, and Acer has some new Swift laptops that look like they could be serious contenders for the best Windows laptops of 2025. But unfortunately, as of now Acer is not talking about when these laptops will be available in the United States—only Europe and other countries around the world. Presumably this has something to do with the ongoing uncertainty around tariffs here in the U.S., so hopefully I'll be able to update this article with U.S. pricing in the near future. For now, here's all the key details you need to know about Acer's laptop lineup at Computex 2025! The flagship of Acer's Computex laptop lineup is the new Swift X 14, a 4-pound notebook aimed at creators that comes with AI-ready AMD or Intel chips, Nvidia GeForce RTX 50-series laptop GPUs and a 14-inch OLED display. Acer Swift X 14 Acer Swift X 14 AI Starting price €1,799 €1,799 Display 14.5-inch 3K (2880x1800) OLED touchscreen 14.5-inch 3K (2880x1800) OLED touchscreen CPU Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 285 Up to AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 GPU Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Memory Up to 32GB Up to 32GB Storage Up to 1 TB SSD Up to 1 TB SSD Webcam 1080p w/ IR 1080p w/ IR Ports 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI, MicroSD 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A, HDMI, MicroSD, headphone jack Size 12.69 x 8.95 x 0.71 in 12.69 x 8.95 x 0.71 in Weight 3.48 lbs 3.46 lbs These laptops look slick as heck and could be awfully useful for audio/video professionals on the go, since they offer powerful hardware and a 14.5-inch 3K (2880x1800) OLED touchscreen that Acer claims covers 100% of the demanding DCI-P3 color gamut. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The models with Intel chipsets are simply branded the Acer Swift X 14, and they come with a pair of Thunderbolt 4 ports but no headphone jacks. The AMD models are sold as the Acer Swift X 14 AI and do offer headphone ports, but they sport plain USB-C ports instead of Thunderbolt 4 since that's an Intel technology. These laptops are slated to go on sale in Europe in July starting at €1,799, with no word yet on pricing or launch plans for other regions. Acer also has some new notebooks to show off in its more affordable Swift Edge and Swift Go lineups, though these also sport premium OLED screens. Acer Swift Go 14/16 AI Acer Swift Edge 14 AI Starting price €1,199 €1,599 Display 14-inch 3K (2880x1800) OLED touchscreen 14.5-inch 3K (2880x1800) OLED touchscreen CPU Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 288 Up to Intel Core Ultra 7 258 GPU Intel Arc Intel Arc Memory Up to 32GB Up to 32GB Storage Up to 2 TB SSD Up to 1 TB SSD Webcam 1080p w/ IR 1080p w/ IR Ports 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI, MicroSD 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI, MicroSD, headphone jack Size 12.3 x 8.8 x 0.6 | 14 x 9.8 x 0.6 in 12.35 x 9.02 x 0.65 Weight 3.06 | 3.53 lbs 2.18 lbs The new Acer Swift Go laptops come in 14-inch or 16-inch varieties, but they all pack Intel Lunar Lake chips and 3K OLED touchscreens. With sizable RAM and storage capabilities these look likely to be solid workhorses for students and remote workers alike. Again, there's no word yet on pricing or launch plans for North America. However, Acer did say it plans to launch the Swift Go 14 in Europe in July for a starting price of €1,199, with the 16-inch model launching in the same region a month later for €1,299. There's also a lighter, more expensive Swift Edge 14 AI that's coming out in Europe this June starting at €1,599. This slick ultraportable also comes with a 14-inch 3K OLED touchscreen, but it's slightly thinner and over a pound lighter than the Swift Go 14 AI. Plus, Acer claims the Edge 14 AI is " the world's first laptop to incorporate Corning® Gorilla Matte Pro surface treatment," which is intended to seriously cut down on glare and reflections when using the laptop in bright light. We're at Computex all week reporting live from the show floor, so we'll keep an eye out for these new laptops—stay tuned!
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
We Love This Acer Swift X 14 Laptop and It's Now a Massive $400 Off at B&H
If your current laptop isn't fast as before, has a lot of wear and tear or almost no battery life, it may be time consider an upgrade. Though a high-performing laptop can be costly, taking advantage of available deals is a great way to get more value for less money. For those who might be looking, we're glad to let you know this 14.5-inch Acer Swift X 14 laptop is now down to $1,100 at B&H. This is a discount of $400 and is an excellent chance to save money if you're concerned about potentially higher costs of electronics down the line. The Acer Swift X 14 laptop includes 16GB RAM and 1 TB SSD. Its Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 16-core processor supports speedy performance, gaming and AI so you take advantage of today's technology. You won't miss any visual deals thanks to the laptop's 2880 by 1800 pixel OLED display and a 16:10 aspect ratio. This laptop is a fine substitute for the 2024 Swift X 14, which has a slightly better GPU and 32GB RAM, but costs more money thanks to these added specs. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. The Swift X 14 runs on Windows 11 Home and supports both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. Need to connect devices or transfer files to this laptop? The sides of this laptop are designed with USB-A, USB-C, HDMI ports and a microSD card reader. Acer also equipped this laptop with a fingerprint reader for added security. Plus, you can enjoy keeping in touch with friends thanks to this laptop's webcam, mic and speakers. B&H is also throwing in a free 6-month subscription to Bitfender Total Security with this purchase. Looking for a new laptop but not sure if this one's quite for you? Check out our list of the best laptop deals so you can find what you need. A new AI-ready laptop with a lot of memory and storage space can be expensive. This Acer Swift X 14 laptop is just $1,100 and includes a free 6-month subscription to Bitfender Total Security. This B&H deal saves you $400 and also includes free shipping, which makes now a great time to nab a new laptop if you've been needing one.
