Acer quietly demonstrated the Swift 16 Artificial Intelligence at IFA 2025 in Berlin, showing one of the first notebooks built around Intel´s next-generation Panther Lake processors. The demo unit used a Panther Lake part manufactured on Intel´s 18A node. A placard beside the machine confirmed a 16-inch 3K OLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate, support for up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory, and modern wireless standards including Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Acer also indicated that select SKUs will include two USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 alongside legacy ports such as USB-A, HDMI, a headphone jack, and a microSD slot. The company did not disclose storage configurations or full performance details at the show.
The Swift 16 Artificial Intelligence introduces a notable redesign driven by input hardware changes. Acer described the device as having the largest haptic trackpad in its class, and that trackpad supports active stylus input so users can write or draw directly on the touch surface. That larger pad led to a refreshed keyboard layout and a slightly altered chassis. Acer said some configurations will weigh under 1 kg, signaling a focus on a lightweight design for select models while retaining a broad range of ports for compatibility.
Intel´s head of consumer CPUs, Jim Johnson, attended the presentation and highlighted the partnership between the two companies, noting the Swift 16 AI as one of the first products based on Intel´s upcoming CPU design. Acer said the laptop is expected to arrive toward the end of 2025 and that Panther Lake will be showcased more widely at CES 2026. Beyond the hardware specifications visible at the demo, Acer and Intel left key details such as storage options and comprehensive performance figures for future announcements.
