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Acer unveils lightweight Swift Blade 14 and Swift Air 16 laptops with Wildcat Lake chips

Acer has introduced two new laptops, the Swift Blade 14 and Swift Air 16, ahead of the IFA tradeshow. The Swift Blade 14 is a new sub-brand emphasizing lightweight design, weighing 1.76 pounds and featuring a mix of aluminum-magnesium alloy and carbon fiber. Both models will utilize Intel's Wildcat Lake chips and offer various display options, with launches planned for early 2027 in North America and December in EMEA. AI

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Acer unveils lightweight Swift Blade 14 and Swift Air 16 laptops with Wildcat Lake chips

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew E. Freedman ·

    Acer's Swift Blade 14 weighs just 1.76 pounds and uses Wildcat Lake — company introduces new sub-brand ahead of IFA tradeshow

    Acer is increasing its lineup of mid-level laptops, with a new, lightweight Swift Blade 14 and a Swift Air 16 with slightly better specs.