Acer Announces 'Swift 16 AI', the First 16-inch Notebook PC in Japan Equipped with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Processors
Acer Japan will release the 'Acer Swift 16 AI', a Copilot+ PC equipped with the Intel Core Ultra Series 3, on April 24. It features a 16-inch OLED, a lightweight 1.5kg body, and up to 24 hours of battery life.
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Acer Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President: Bob Sen) will release the 16-inch notebook PC 'Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T-H73Z/E)', equipped with the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processor, on the Acer Official Online Store starting Friday, April 24, 2026. It will also be released sequentially on Amazon and Acer Direct. Supporting next-generation AI experiences, this product is active in a wide range of scenes, from daily use to creative work.
The CPU uses the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor and is compliant with Copilot+ PC. It achieves both visibility and expressiveness with a high-definition 16-inch OLED display. Furthermore, it features an English layout keyboard, offering specifications that consider both design aesthetics and operability.
■ Product Features
Balancing Mobility and Performance
With a lightweight body of about 1.5kg and a slim design of about 10.61mm at its thinnest part, it achieves both ease of carrying and ease of use. It supports up to about 24 hours of battery life, allowing long periods of use even when out and about.
It also comes standard with 32GB of memory and a 1TB SSD, handling the simultaneous use of multiple applications and processing large amounts of data.
Copilot+ PC Compliant Design for AI Processing
Equipped with Intel AI Boost (up to 50 TOPS), this product is compliant with Copilot+ PC and provides an operating environment utilizing AI features. It caters to a wide range of uses from daily tasks to communication, such as image generation, real-time subtitle display, and video enhancement during video calls. Through the collaboration of the CPU, GPU, and NPU, it achieves efficient processing in both local and cloud environments.
Expressiveness through High-Definition OLED Display
It features a 16-inch 2.8K OLED display (touch-compatible)*, supporting 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and VESA CERTIFIED DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification. With high contrast and color reproducibility, it provides a display environment suitable for video viewing and content creation. Also, the 120Hz refresh rate ensures smooth display during scrolling and operation. Furthermore, Eyesafe certification reduces blue light, caring for burden reduction during prolonged use.
*The display does not support a stylus pen.
Input Interface Supporting Intuitive Operation
It uses a large haptic touchpad, achieving a uniform click feel and smooth operability. It also supports an MPP 2.5 compatible stylus (sold separately), which can be utilized for handwriting input and creative applications. The use of glass material considers durability, maintaining stable operability over a long period.
Comfortable Communication via Audio and Camera Features
Equipped with stereo speakers supporting DTS:X Ultra, it plays video and music content with immersive sound.
The approx. 2.07 million pixel IR web camera supports facial recognition, and Acer PurifiedView and PurifiedVoice support improvements in video and audio quality during video calls.
The noise suppression function using multiple microphones enables communication with clear audio.
Utility Features Enhancing Operability and Manageability
Through the dedicated app 'AcerSense', you can centrally perform performance settings, check system status, and manage various features.
Additionally, the customizable 'My Key' allows setting shortcuts to applications and features.
Consideration for Connectivity and Expandability
This product is equipped with two Thunderbolt 4-compatible USB Type-C ports, two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, an HDMI output port, and a headset/speaker jack. It flexibly handles connections with external displays, storage, and various peripherals. It also supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth, providing a high-speed and stable wireless connection environment.
Integrated Platform Supporting AI Utilization
Acer Intelligence Space is an integrated environment that suggests and manages AI applications according to the system configuration.
It allows unified management of local content generation and access to various AI features, supporting improved work efficiency.
*Downloading and meeting operating conditions are required for use.
Durable Design Considered for Daily Use
Adopting a design compliant with the US military standard MIL-STD 810H, it considers durability during transportation.
Also applied to hinges and keyboards...
The CPU uses the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor and is compliant with Copilot+ PC. It achieves both visibility and expressiveness with a high-definition 16-inch OLED display. Furthermore, it features an English layout keyboard, offering specifications that consider both design aesthetics and operability.
■ Product Features
Balancing Mobility and Performance
With a lightweight body of about 1.5kg and a slim design of about 10.61mm at its thinnest part, it achieves both ease of carrying and ease of use. It supports up to about 24 hours of battery life, allowing long periods of use even when out and about.
It also comes standard with 32GB of memory and a 1TB SSD, handling the simultaneous use of multiple applications and processing large amounts of data.
Copilot+ PC Compliant Design for AI Processing
Equipped with Intel AI Boost (up to 50 TOPS), this product is compliant with Copilot+ PC and provides an operating environment utilizing AI features. It caters to a wide range of uses from daily tasks to communication, such as image generation, real-time subtitle display, and video enhancement during video calls. Through the collaboration of the CPU, GPU, and NPU, it achieves efficient processing in both local and cloud environments.
Expressiveness through High-Definition OLED Display
It features a 16-inch 2.8K OLED display (touch-compatible)*, supporting 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and VESA CERTIFIED DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification. With high contrast and color reproducibility, it provides a display environment suitable for video viewing and content creation. Also, the 120Hz refresh rate ensures smooth display during scrolling and operation. Furthermore, Eyesafe certification reduces blue light, caring for burden reduction during prolonged use.
*The display does not support a stylus pen.
Input Interface Supporting Intuitive Operation
It uses a large haptic touchpad, achieving a uniform click feel and smooth operability. It also supports an MPP 2.5 compatible stylus (sold separately), which can be utilized for handwriting input and creative applications. The use of glass material considers durability, maintaining stable operability over a long period.
Comfortable Communication via Audio and Camera Features
Equipped with stereo speakers supporting DTS:X Ultra, it plays video and music content with immersive sound.
The approx. 2.07 million pixel IR web camera supports facial recognition, and Acer PurifiedView and PurifiedVoice support improvements in video and audio quality during video calls.
The noise suppression function using multiple microphones enables communication with clear audio.
Utility Features Enhancing Operability and Manageability
Through the dedicated app 'AcerSense', you can centrally perform performance settings, check system status, and manage various features.
Additionally, the customizable 'My Key' allows setting shortcuts to applications and features.
Consideration for Connectivity and Expandability
This product is equipped with two Thunderbolt 4-compatible USB Type-C ports, two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, an HDMI output port, and a headset/speaker jack. It flexibly handles connections with external displays, storage, and various peripherals. It also supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth, providing a high-speed and stable wireless connection environment.
Integrated Platform Supporting AI Utilization
Acer Intelligence Space is an integrated environment that suggests and manages AI applications according to the system configuration.
It allows unified management of local content generation and access to various AI features, supporting improved work efficiency.
*Downloading and meeting operating conditions are required for use.
Durable Design Considered for Daily Use
Adopting a design compliant with the US military standard MIL-STD 810H, it considers durability during transportation.
Also applied to hinges and keyboards...