Acer has confirmed the availability of a new laptop in India this week, from its thin-and-light category that it's calling its "AI-ready" offering for users on the go but with serious performance to handle demanding tasks: The Acer Swift Neo. Unveiled on August 28, 2026, the laptop features Intel's latest Core Ultra processors and is available on Flipkart, Acer's e-store and other retail outlets at a starting price of ₹67,999.What We Know of This Launch:Acer's Swift Neo runs on Intel's new Core Ultra 5 and Ultra 7 H-series "gaming-grade" processors with Intel AI Boost technology for on-device AI applications.Acer's Swift Neo's memory and storage go up to 32GB of LPDDR5 and 1TB of PCIe NVMe SSD, respectively.It is said to be lightweight at 1.25 kg and 17.2 mm in thickness, with a metal top and bottom cover and an 180-degree hinge.The laptop features a 14-inch WUXGA IPS display (1920×1200, 16:10, up to 300 nits), and an OLED option is available on some configurations.The laptop runs on Windows 11 Home, and Microsoft Copilot is pre-installed, with Wi-Fi 6, a 52Wh battery and 65W USB Type-C fast charging.Available at a starting price of ₹67,999 on Flipkart, Acer's e-store and other retail outlets.Performance and SpecsAt the core of the Acer Swift Neo is Intel's latest Core Ultra 5 and Ultra 7 H-series silicon, which Acer has pitched as "gaming-grade" processors that can handle intensive but everyday workloads rather than gaming exclusively. The processors feature Intel AI Boost, which enables the laptop to perform AI-accelerated tasks across productivity, creative and collaboration apps, as opposed to being cloud-based.About The AuthorAshna is a content writer who focuses on making everyday choices easier and smarter. With a strong eye for detail and a natural sense of what works in real life, she creates content that feels honest, relatable, and genuinely helpful. She is a geek for writing stories around fashion, beauty, and influential products, while bringing the same depth and detail in reviewing tech products and gadgets of day-to-day use.