Microsoft has really been pushing users to upgrade to “Copilot+” laptops lately, but what does that mean? In my allegedly humble opinion, it just means a minimum set of specs that include recent AI-ready processors and some other good guts… along with a price tag that’s a bit on the high side. But today, you can get an Acer model for just $569.99.
The Acer Aspire 14 AI is a workhorse laptop, no flashy materials or pretensions at gaming prowess. Our reviewer Mark Knapp called it solid and reliable, if a little bland—it screams “Toyota Camry” to me—but you can’t argue with the specs. With a Core Ultra 5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage space, it should handle all the tasks a regular user will throw at it, and it has a 14-inch touchscreen on top of that. Other extras include Windows Hello face-scanning for secure logins, double USB-C and USB-A ports, and a full-sized HDMI port.
At 3.07 pounds and 0.7 inches thick, it’s neither skinny nor chunky, and the battery life is competitive even with some recent Snapdragon models that can go for longer than a pink bunny in an old battery commercial. It would make a good practical machine for a student or anyone whose current laptop just isn’t cutting it anymore. Read the full review—of this exact model with these same specs!—for more info.
AntOnline is selling this config of the Aspire 14 AI for $569.99, an impressive $230 off Acer’s current retail price. It’s marked as a “quick ship deal,” but I don’t know what that means in terms of availability, so I wouldn’t let that tab go dormant if you’ve decided to buy it.
Get this Acer AI laptop with 16GB RAM for cheap: $570