Best Copilot+ PC AI Laptops from Acer to Give Your Loved Ones This Christmas
In the run up to Christmas, many of us run around like headless turkeys, searching for the perfect Christmas gifts for our loved ones. ’Tis the season to be jolly, ‘tis not the season to stress about Christmas gifts. Here at Acer Corner, like modern-day Santa’s elves, we’ve done the hard work for you. We’ve already found the best Acer Copilot+ AI laptops for your loved ones. So deck the halls with boughs of holly and give your friends and family the gift of artificial intelligence this winter.
First unveiled in mid-2024, Copilot+ PCs are the new era of lightweight, on-the-go laptops designed to make life on and off screen easier and more enjoyable. In practical computing terms, giving your loved ones a Copilot+ PC means gifting them laptops that can run for up to 29 hours between charges. On top of this, AI enhanced capabilities allow users to create, communicate, study, and work more efficiently than ever before.
If you’re wondering what we’re on about, read on and we’ll explain the AI tech-jargon to make you an undisputed fount of AI PC knowledge. Once we’ve covered the Copilot+ PC basics, we’ll unveil some great holiday gifts. The Yuletide treasure we’ve got in store is Acer’s Swift 14 AI laptop. What’s more, we’ll also help you choose between Intel, AMD or Qualcomm versions of this groundbreaking laptop. Let’s get stuck in
What is a Copilot+ PC?
As promised, we’ve got Christmas cheer and all the answers to your AI and Copilot laptops questions. If you’re a Windows user, chances are you’ve used Microsoft’s very own AI assistant, Copilot. This is where the terminology gets slightly confusing because Copilot+ PCs are very much equipped with Copilot, but it is not their defining feature.
Without getting overly technical, Copilot+ PCs are laptops that feature next-gen AI-infused hardware and software, as well as a suite of new Windows capabilities, and as we mentioned above, up to 29 hours of battery life.
So, how does it work?
Well, in addition to the brain of the computer, the CPU (central processing unit), and the creative specialist, the GPU (graphics processing unit), Copilot+ PCs also have NPUs (neural processing units) designed to power AI applications and services.
While most of our AI experiences currently rely on the cloud for off-device processing, super brains, NPUs enable on-device AI innovation, delivering the fastest, smartest Windows PCs in history.
Cloud-based AI apps, LLMs (large language models) like ChatGPT are trained on data from every Tom, Dick, and Harry with a smartphone and question. An on-device NPU handles AI and ML (machine learning) tasks in the PC, essentially training it on your preferences and data, bringing secure AI enhancements to all of your daily computing tasks.
Think of the NPU as a dedicated AI personal assistant, providing consistent, tailored support around the clock, in contrast to a cloud-based AI helpline, which may or may not fully understand your needs.
What is an AI PC?
The classification of AI PCs vs regular old PC’s is a recent phenomenon. While there are a few schools of thought as to what actually constitutes an AI PC, the classification essentially revolves around the presence and power of the NPU.
To be considered an AI PC, computers must possess an NPU, the dedicated neural engine we just discussed. NPU processing power is measured in TOPS (trillion operations per second). At the time of writing, AI PCs generally have a capability of 35-60 TOPS, while Copilot+ PCs must be capable of over 40 TOPS.
Three great holiday gifts from Acer’s little helpers
The Swift 14 AI laptop is a future-ready Copilot+ PC that will be the talk of Tinseltown and other places as well, this Christmas. While they feature different processors, the three laptops below share several great features.
- Display: Let’s start with the display, after all that’s what the lucky recipient will be looking at the most! Both Intel and AMD models boast WUXGA (Wide Ultra Extended Graphics Array) 14-inch touchscreens with a 60 Hz refresh rate (the display refreshes 60 times per second). The Qualcomm model offers slightly more screen real estate, providing a 14.5-inch WQXGA (Wide Quad Extended Graphics Array) display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, perfect for casual gaming.
- Portable adaptability: These laptops are stunningly portable, weighing 2.91 lb (Intel model), 2.95 lb (AMD model), and 3.20 lb (Qualcomm model). Wherever you roam, these AI PCs won’t drag you down, and the touchscreen display opens a full 180 degrees, adapting to all work and play styles. Let’s check out the different models so you can decide which one could be the perfect gift for your loved one this Christmas.
1. Swift 14 AI (Intel)
The Swift 14 AI Laptop - SF14-51T-75AF features an omnipotent Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 258V processor. This powerful piece of kit has an impressive processing speed of 2.20 GHz that can be overclocked to 4.80 GHz. Graphics are capably handled by the shared Intel® ARC™ 140V Graphics system, meaning that content streaming, editing and casual gaming are all options on this laptop.
This model has it all: 32 GB standard memory, as well as a whole Terabyte (1 TB) of SSD storage. Available for $1,299.99 in Steam Blue color, the Swift 14 AI features Windows 11 Home as standard, so don’t be a Scrooge and get your loved ones something unique this Christmas.
2. Swift 14 AI (AMD)
Swiftly moving on to our next festive treat, the Swift 14 AI Laptop - SF14-61T-R49D is an AMD powered beast that will give you a performance boost this winter and beyond. Featuring AMD's brand new Zen 5 architecture, Acer’s Swift 14 AI AMD model represents power and great value for money at $1,199.99. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 365 processor and AMD Radeon™ 880M graphics, this laptop delivers high frame rates, as well as ultra-low latency, perfect for casual gaming.
In terms of NPU power, AMD’s XDNA™ 2 NPU architecture serves up to 50 TOPS, delivering 3 times the performance of the 8040 series and up to double the power efficiency. If you’re curious about this model, check out this deep dive into the Swift 14 AI AMD.
3. Swift 14 AI (Qualcomm)
Our final contender for the best Christmas gift of 2024 is the Swift 14 AI Laptop - SF14-11T-X6DD. Powered by the highly commendable Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X Plus Oryon processor, this laptop delivers 3.40 GHz of raw processing power. Qualcomm Adreno GPU shared memory graphics coupled with the 2560 x 1600 resolution equals a fresh world of vibrant visuals, for work creativity and streaming.
16 GB standard memory and 1 TB SSD storage will take care of all the work you can handle. All of the Swift 14 models safeguard your digital life, too, with biometric security and advanced privacy features. This model is a real bargain, recently reduced from $1,099.99 to $899.99, so get one before they’re all gone!
Shared Copilot+ features
While the three Swift 14 AI models above each have their own unique features, they share several AI-infused task-busting capabilities:
- Copilot is your everyday AI-powered assistant that’s easily accessible via a single press of the Copilot key.
- Recall provides an explorable timeline of your laptop. Scroll through time to return to apps, documents, or messages that you need. Trouble trying to remember when something happened? No worries, it can be found by describing any clues you remember in Recall.
- Live Captions is your new multilingual AI interpreter and translator. This app provides automatic speech captions and real-time translations of any live or pre-recorded video from 44 languages into English.
- Cocreator lets you blossom into the artist you’ve always wished to be. Crank-up your imagination and creativity via visual or written prompts on the Swift 14 AI’s great touchscreen.
Have a Merry Christmas
We hope that this article has shed some light onto the world of AI PCs and Copilot+ PCs. While Copilot+ PCs are a groundbreaking technology, with a bit of research, they’re not that daunting at all. Hopefully, now you’re clear about the differences between NPUs and CPUs, and even have some concept of TOPS and the benefits on-device AI processing power can bring to your computing game. Do take a moment to check out the Swift 14 AI models we discussed above, and make someone very happy this Christmas with a gift they’ll truly cherish.
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Edmund is an English copywriter based in New Taipei City, Taiwan. He is a widely published writer and translator with two decades of experience in the field of bridging linguistic and cultural gaps between Chinese and English.
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