It’s been less than eight months since Microsoft and Qualcomm teamed up to introduce the first Co-pilot+ PCand Acer has further expanded its lineup with a slew of new PCs announced at CES 2025.
However, instead of ARM-based Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors, all of Acer’s recently announced Copilot+ hardware are powered by Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) or Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors. AMD Ryzen AI 300 processors inside. Acer has eight new Copilot+ PCs in total, but the one that caught my eye the most was the new Revo Box AI mini PC.
The standout announcement from Acer is the Revo Box AI, a mini PC powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors with Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for local AI acceleration.
Specifications Acer Revo Box AI
OS: Windows 11 Home
CPU: Up to Intel Core Ultra 7 258 V
NPU: 48 TOP
Graphics: Intel Arc (integrated)
Memory: Up to 32 GB LPDDR5
Storage: Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, 1TB HDD (optional)
Ports: USB4, 2 USB-A 3.2 (Gen 2), Ethernet 2.5 Gbps, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1
Extension: 2x 2230 M.2, 1x 2280 M.2
Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Dimensions: 5.16 x 5.16 x 1.69 inches
Price: From $799.99
Availability: 2nd quarter 2025
2024 was a good year for mini PCs, but there was no transition in terms of Copilot+ tools. Qualcomm refuses to release Snapdragon X Elite development kit days after launch, and leak about Geekom mini PC with X Elite chip happened in December.
Here comes the Revo Box AI, a tiny PC with a 0.75-liter body and a weight of 1.1 pounds (0.5 kg). It’s available in black or white, and Acer has decorated the top of the PC with intersecting lines, a built-in fingerprint scanner for Windows Hello, and an AI activity indicator that first appeared in 2024 on some of Acer’s first AI laptops. .
This is one of the best-looking devices Acer has released in a while, but there’s more to it than just its looks. Acer Lists Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) mobile artificial intelligence processors as the centerpiece of the mini-PC, although it remains unclear exactly which chips it has chosen. Either way, you can count on 48 TOPS of NPU power for AI tools available through Copilot+.
Intel’s Series 2 GPUs have received a significant performance boost over the Series 1 chips, and you should have no problem playing lighter games if you want to have some fun. Acer offers support for up to 32GB of soldered LPDDR5x RAM, as well as up to 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD from the factory. Inside the mini PC there are three available M.2 slots for easy upgrades: two 2230 slots and one full-length 2280 slot.
Acer says the Revo Box AI will be available with Wi-Fi 6E support for wireless networking, as well as dual 2.5G Ethernet ports for reliable wired connectivity.
It’s hard not to draw comparisons to the latest Apple M4 Mac mini, which has its own artificial intelligence working behind the scenes with Apple Intelligence. There are a few places where I see Acer coming out ahead. Updating storage should be a much simpler process on a Windows system; There are two 2.5G Ethernet ports as standard (the Mac mini has one 1G Ethernet port, which can be upgraded to 10G), and there’s also a more diverse selection of ports.
The Revo Box AI features a USB4 port, a 3.5mm audio jack, two USB-A 3.2 ports on the front, and two more USB-A ports on the rear. DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1 are provided for native video output, and there are also the two aforementioned Ethernet connectors.
The Revo Box AI mini PC is expected to be released in the second quarter of 2025, starting at $799.99.
Acer’s Copilot+ initiative extends to all-in-one PCs
The Revo Box AI isn’t the only new Copilot+ hardware Acer announced at CES 2025, and it’s not just laptops. The new Acer Aspire S AI and Aspire C AI (AIO) all-in-one PCs are available in 24- and 27-inch configurations and feature a fresh design that is one of the most modern I’ve ever seen from Acer.
Ultra-thin bezels, pop-up webcams and compact stands immediately catch the eye on the C Series, while the S Series takes a more utilitarian approach with a beefier stand and webcam in a thicker top bezel. Acer uses Intel Core Ultra Series 2 chips for the Aspire S AI and AMD Ryzen AI 300 chips for the Aspire C AI.
| Characteristics | Acer Aspire C AI | Acer Aspire S AI |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home/Professional |
| CPU | Up to AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 (series 2) |
| NPU | 50 TOP | 48 TOP |
| Graphics | Up to AMD Radeon 890M (integrated) | Intel Arc (integrated) |
| Memory | Up to 64 GB DDR5-5600 MHz | Up to 32 GB LPDDR5-5600 |
| Storage | Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, up to 1TB HDD (optional) | Up to 2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Display | 23.8 inches, FHD, IPS, 120 Hz, 250 nits; 27 inches, FHD (120 Hz) or QHD (180 Hz), 250 nits | 23.8 inches, Full HD resolution, 250 nits; 27 inches, FHD (100 Hz) or QHD (120 Hz), IPS |
| Camera | 5 MP, privacy shutter | 2 MP IR, protective shutter |
| Ports | 2 USB-A 3.2 (Gen 2), 2 USB-A 2.0, HDMI, DisplayPort | USB-C 3.2 (Gen 2), 2 USB-A 2.0, 2 USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1), HDMI 2.0 (S27) |
| Wireless communication | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Price | From $999.99 (24 inches); From $1,099.99 (27 inches). | From $1,399.99 (24 inches); From $1,299.99 (27 inches). |
| Availability | 2nd quarter 2025 | 2nd quarter 2025 |
As for Copilot+ laptops, the new Aspire 14 AI and Swift Go 14/16 devices are on the way. The first laptop is expected to feature an Intel Core Ultra 7 (Series 2) processor with a 48 TOPS NPU, along with up to 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM and a 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD.
Prices are expected to start at $799.99 when the Aspire 14 AI launches in February, and you’ll have the option to upgrade to OLED Panel for deeper color and contrast.
The Swift Go line will receive an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor with an NPU of 50. TOPSand your choice of 14- or 16-inch display. With up to 3K resolution and an OLED panel, the $899.99 starting price doesn’t seem unreasonable. The 14-inch model is expected to launch in May, while the 16-inch model is expected to arrive in April.
| Characteristics | Acer Swift Go 14/16 AI | Acer Aspire 14 AI |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| CPU | Up to AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Up to Intel Core Ultra 7 (series 2) |
| NPU | 50 TOP | 48 TOP |
| Graphics | Up to AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) | Intel Arc (integrated) |
| Memory | Up to 32 GB LPDDR5x | Up to 32 GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | Up to 1TB NVMe M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD | Up to 1TB NVMe M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Display | 14 inches; 2K or 3K, OLED, HDR TrueBlack 500; 2K IPS touch screen; 16 inches; 2K or 3K, OLED, HDR TrueBlack 500; 2K IPS with touch screen | 14 inches, FHD, touch/non-touch, OLED (optional), 100% DCI-P3 |
| Camera | 1440p IR HDR, privacy shutter | FullHD, 60 frames per second |
| Ports | 2 USB4, 2 USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1), HDMI 2.1 | 2 Thunderbolt 4, 2 USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1), HDMI 2.1 |
| Battery | TBD | 65 Wh |
| Wireless communication | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Price | From $899.99 | From $799.99 |
| Availability | Swift Go 14: May 2025 (North America), April 2025 (EMEA/AUS); Swift Go 16: April 2025 (NA/EMEA/AUS) | February 2025 (ND) |