Acer Launches Two "Aspire 14 AI" Models, First in Japan to Adopt AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series

Acer Japan Corporation (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director President: Bob Sen) today, April 30, 2026, launched two models of its 14-inch notebook PC "Aspire 14 AI" series, "A14-A71M-N56Y" and "A14-A71M-N73Z," equipped with the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 Processor or AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 Processor. Sales will be conducted via Amazon and the Acer official online store.

These products support the 50 TOPS NPU installed in AMD Ryzen AI Processors, enabling new AI-powered PC experiences in addition to daily tasks. The 14-inch chassis is equipped with 16GB or 32GB of LPDDR5X memory and 512GB or 1TB of SSD, supporting a wide range of applications such as multitasking and content creation. With a lightweight body of approximately 1.27kg and approximately 19.5 hours of battery life, it can be used comfortably on the go.

The display features a 14-inch WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio IPS panel. In addition to a non-glare specification, it supports a 120Hz refresh rate and 100% sRGB color reproduction, providing a comfortable viewing environment from document creation to video viewing. It also includes a Windows Hello-compatible Full HD IR Web camera, a slide cover, Wi-Fi 6E, and USB4 ports, taking into consideration online communication and mobile work.

### Product Features

- Equipped with AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series Processors Two models are available: "A14-A71M-N56Y" equipped with AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 Processor, 16GB memory, and 512GB SSD, and "A14-A71M-N73Z" equipped with AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 Processor, 32GB memory, and 1TB SSD. They support a wide range of applications from daily tasks to multitasking and data processing, and the 50 TOPS NPU also supports AI functions such as background blurring and noise reduction, as well as the utilization of generative AI tools.

- Lightweight, Slim Aluminum Body The body, made of aluminum alloy, achieves both quality feel and durability. In addition to a lightweight design of approximately 15.9mm thick and 1.27kg mass, it features a hinge that can open 180°, adapting to various usage scenarios. With approximately 19.5 hours of battery life, it can be used with peace of mind even when out and about.

- Equipped with 14-inch WUXGA IPS Display Adopts a 14-inch WUXGA (1920×1200) resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio IPS display. It supports 100% sRGB, displaying images and photos with natural colors. The non-glare panel suppresses reflections, and the 120Hz refresh rate ensures smooth scrolling and video playback.

- Supports Copilot+ PC Equipped with an NPU, it enables processing that considers responsiveness and privacy by executing some AI processing in the local environment. It supports functions such as text generation and image editing, and these functions can be accessed via the Copilot key.

- Improved Operability with AcerSense and My Key AcerSense is a utility app that allows for performance settings, battery management, and system status checks. My Key can be used as a customizable key to assign and call up any desired app or function.

- Supports IR Web Camera and Facial Recognition Equipped with a Full HD IR Web camera, it supports facial recognition via Windows Hello. Acer PurifiedVoice suppresses ambient noise, supporting clear voice calls.

- High-Speed Connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E and USB4 Supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2, providing a stable wireless communication environment. USB4 ports also support high-speed data transfer and video output to external displays.

- Comprehensive Interface Equipped with two USB4 (Type-C) ports (max 40Gbps, supporting power supply and video output). In addition, it features two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (one of which supports power-off USB charging), an HDMI output port, and a headset/speaker jack, supporting connections to peripherals and external displays.

### Official Product Page

https://www.acer.com/jp-ja/laptops/aspire/aspire-14-16-ai-amd

### Press Release Page

https://www.acer.com/jp-ja/about/news/20260430