Acer’s $699 laptop takes on the MacBook Neo with Intel chips and 8GB RAM
▼ Summary
– Acer’s new Swift Air 14 laptop, starting at $699, directly targets the MacBook Neo.
– It uses Intel’s lower-cost Core Series 3 “Wildcat Lake” chips, available in six-core Core 5 or Core 7 models.
– The laptop comes in green, pink, purple, and gray-ish blue, with an all-aluminum chassis.
– It starts with 8GB of RAM like the Neo but can be configured up to 16GB.
– The Swift Air weighs about the same as the Neo (2.76 pounds) but is slightly thicker at 12.9mm.
Acer is stepping up its challenge to Apple’s popular MacBook Neo with the introduction of the Swift Air 14, a 14-inch laptop priced from $699. The new machine runs on Intel’s budget-friendly Core Series 3 “Wildcat Lake” processors, available in either Core 5 or Core 7 configurations, both featuring six cores. The chassis is all-aluminum, and buyers can choose from green, pink, purple, or a grayish-blue finish.
The MacBook Neo has drawn criticism for being limited to 8GB of RAM, and Acer’s entry-level Swift Air 14 starts with that same capacity. However, the system is configurable with up to 16GB, offering a potential edge for users who need more memory. At 2.76 pounds (1.25kg), the Swift Air matches the Neo’s weight, though it is slightly thicker at 12.9mm.
Acer is positioning this model as a direct competitor in the affordable premium laptop segment, blending a lightweight design with Intel’s latest low-cost silicon. The Swift Air 14 will be available later this year.
(Source: The Verge)
