Announced at CES 2026, the Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) represents a bold step forward in Acer’s premium laptop lineup, combining advanced AI performance with refined design and creator-focused innovation. As Acer’s latest flagship AI laptop, the Swift 16 AI is built for professionals, creatives, and power users who demand cutting-edge capability in a sleek, portable form.
A defining highlight is its world’s largest haptic touchpad, measuring an expansive 175.5 mm by 109.7 mm. Supporting up to MPP 2.5 stylus input, the touchpad offers versatile and precise interaction, ideal for drawing, note-taking, and advanced multitouch gestures. Complementing this is a stunning 16-inch 3K OLED WQXGA+ touch display with elegant edge-to-edge glass, delivering vivid colors, smooth visuals, and exceptional accuracy for creative workflows and immersive entertainment.
Under the hood, the Swift 16 AI is powered by the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H processor, paired with Intel Arc B390 graphics to deliver premium performance and AI-accelerated computing. The system supports up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 2 TB of M.2 SSD storage, ensuring fast responsiveness, efficient multitasking, and ample space for demanding applications and large creative projects. A 70 Wh battery provides impressive endurance, offering up to 24 hours of video playback on a single charge.
Regular Edition
Connectivity is equally future-ready, featuring Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for ultra-fast wireless performance. The laptop also includes a robust selection of ports: two USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 support, two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, HDMI 2.1, a microSD card slot, and a standard audio jack.
Best Buy exclusive edition
All of this technology is housed in a refined aluminum chassis. It’s worth noting there are two chassis variants: a Best Buy–exclusive U.S. model in a slightly darker gray with gold accents and logo and a global model featuring silver accents and logo. Together, these elements position the Acer Swift 16 AI as a standout flagship laptop for the AI-driven era.
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) |
| Processor | Up to Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc B390 |
| Display | 16-inch 3K OLED WQXGA+ Touch, edge-to-edge glass |
| Touchpad | Haptic touchpad (175.5 mm × 109.7 mm), supports MPP 2.5 stylus input |
| Memory (RAM) | Up to 32 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB M.2 SSD |
| Battery | 70 Wh (up to 24 hours video playback) |
| Wireless Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ports | 2× USB-C (Thunderbolt 4), 2× USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD card slot, 3.5 mm audio jack |
| Chassis | Aluminum |
| Chassis Variants | Best Buy (US): darker gray with gold accents/logo Global/Other accounts: gray with silver accents/logo |