Acer at IFA 2025: Acer Swift 16 AI on Intel Panther Lake processors and Predator Helios and Nitro V update
05.09.25
Acer introduced an updated line of laptops at IFA 2025, covering both lightweight models for work and mobility, and gaming solutions with maximum performance. The new products received modern AMD and Intel platforms, as well as NVIDIA RTX 50 series graphics cards.
The company paid special attention to the Acer Swift 16 AI model – this is the first Acer laptop with Intel’s new generation Panther Lake processors. The device received the world’s largest touch touchpad with tactile feedback and stylus support, as well as an updated keyboard.
Acer Swift 16 AI
This is the first Acer laptop based on Intel Panther Lake processors. It features the world’s largest touchpad with haptic feedback and stylus support, as well as an updated keyboard.
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Display: 16″ OLED, 3K, 120 Hz
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RAM: up to 32 GB LPDDR5X
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Ports: 2×USB-C (Thunderbolt 4), USB-A, HDMI, microSD, headphone jack
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Wireless modules: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6
Release date to be announced later, expected after the Panther Lake presentation at CES 2026.
Acer Swift Air 16
The company’s lightest and thinnest laptop, weighing less than 1 kg with a 16″ screen diagonal.
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Display: AMOLED WQXGA
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Platform: AMD Ryzen AI 300 (up to Ryzen AI 7350)
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RAM: up to 32 GB LPDDR5
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SSD: up to 1TB PCIe Gen4
Sales start in Europe – November 2025, price from €999.
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514
Acer’s first Chromebook with MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor.
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Architecture: 8 ARM cores, Immortalis-G925 MC11 graphics, NPU (50 TOPS)
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Display: 14″ WQXGA+
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RAM: up to 16GB LPDDR5X
Available in October 2025 starting at $699.
Predator Helios 18P AI
Gaming model with top configuration.
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Display: 18″ mini-LED 4K
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Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
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RAM: up to 192GB ECC
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Video card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
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Cooling system: dual 6th generation AeroBlade fans
Designed for professional gamers and heavy-duty tasks.
Acer Nitro V 16
A more affordable gaming solution with productive components.
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Display: 16″, 2560×1600, 180 Hz, full coverage sRGB
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Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 270H
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RAM: up to 32 GB DDR5-5600
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SSD: up to 2 TB
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Video card: RTX 5070
The price starts at $999, sales will begin in November 2025. The Nitro V 16S version will cost from $1099.
Acer Swift Air 16
The company’s lightest and thinnest laptop, weighing less than 1 kg with a 16″ screen diagonal.
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Display: AMOLED WQXGA
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Platform: AMD Ryzen AI 300 (up to Ryzen AI 7350)
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RAM: up to 32 GB LPDDR5
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SSD: up to 1TB PCIe Gen4
Sales start in Europe – November 2025, price from €999.
Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514
Acer’s first Chromebook with MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor.
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Architecture: 8 ARM cores, Immortalis-G925 MC11 graphics, NPU (50 TOPS)
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Display: 14″ WQXGA+
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RAM: up to 16GB LPDDR5X
Available in October 2025 starting at $699.
Predator Helios 18P AI
Gaming model with top configuration.
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Display: 18″ mini-LED 4K
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Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
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RAM: up to 192GB ECC
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Video card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
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Cooling system: dual 6th generation AeroBlade fans
Designed for professional gamers and heavy-duty tasks.
Acer Nitro V 16
More affordable gaming solution with productive components.
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Display: 16″, 2560×1600, 180 Hz, full coverage sRGB
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Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 270H
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RAM: up to 32 GB DDR5-5600
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SSD: up to 2 TB
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Video card: RTX 5070
The price starts at $999, sales will begin in November 2025. The Nitro V 16S version will cost from $1099.
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