Acer has unveiled a new lineup of AI-powered laptops and desktops at CES 2026, bringing Intel Core Ultra Series 3 and AMD Ryzen AI processors across its Predator, Nitro, Swift, Aspire and Veriton ranges – with Australia firmly on the roadmap for 2026 availability.
Leading the gaming charge is the new Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (pictured below), a premium 16-inch laptop pairing Intel Core Ultra 9 processors with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs.
Acer is positioning the slim, metal-bodied device as a high-performance yet portable option for gamers and creators, highlighted by a WQXGA OLED display, advanced cooling with liquid metal and support for Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC features in Windows 11. The Helios Neo 16S AI is due in Australia in Q2 2026 from $3,599.
For more value-focused gamers, Acer also announced the Nitro V 16 AI.
The product offers similar RTX 50 Series graphics in a lighter, more affordable design, with Australian pricing still to be confirmed.
Beyond gaming, Acer is pushing hard into AI-powered thin-and-light laptops with its expanded Swift AI Copilot+ PC lineup.
This includes the flagship Swift 16 AI, featuring a 3K OLED display and what Acer claims is the world’s largest haptic touchpad, alongside ultra-light Swift Edge 14 AI and 16 AI models weighing under 1kg.
The more mainstream Swift Go 14 AI and 16 AI round out the range, targeting professionals and students who want premium features without flagship pricing. Australian pricing starts from $1,999, depending on model, with availability rolling out from Q1 2026.
Acer also refreshed its everyday lineup with the Aspire 14 AI and Aspire 16 AI, designed as accessible Copilot+ PCs for students and home users, starting from $1,699 in Australia.
On the business side, Acer introduced the Veriton RA100 AI Mini Workstation (pictured below), powered by AMD Ryzen AI Max+ processors and built for local AI workloads, creators and prosumers. This is joined by new Veriton Vero All-in-One desktops, featuring recycled materials, Intel Core Ultra processors and enterprise-grade security.
