“It’s an AI revolution” – Acer unveils the TravelMate P6 14 AI, a powerful business laptop with Intel Core Ultra processors and advanced AI tools for improved productivity
Acer has released a new AI-powered laptop designed purely with business professionals in mind.
The Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI comes with a choice of Intel Core Ultra 7 or Ultra 5 processors and supports a range of powerful AI tools to help businesses improve productivity and collaboration – including Copilot+ PC AI experiences coming later in 2024 will be available via free updates.
The laptop’s AI-powered devices include enhanced video conferencing with Acer PurifiedView 2.0, which can refine your appearance through AI-enhanced adjustments to lighting, resolution and color contrast, along with AI noise cancellation to improve audio quality by suppressing background noise and improve the speaker’s voice during meetings.
A new AI-centric laptop
The TravelMate P6 14 AI offers two 14-inch display options to suit different user preferences. The first option is a WQXGA+ (2880×1800) panel with IPS technology, which delivers high-resolution images and good color accuracy thanks to 100% sRGB color gamut coverage. The second option is a WUXGA screen (1920×1200), also equipped with IPS technology and a brightness of 400 nits for clear and vivid images. Both displays have a 16:10 aspect ratio, which maximizes screen space for an immersive viewing experience, and thin bezels that contribute to an 82% screen-to-body ratio.
In addition to the processor, this device offers up to 32 GB dual-channel LPDDR5X SDRAM and storage options up to 1 TB M.2 SSD Gen4x1, making it suitable for multitasking and handling large files.
Other key AI tools in this device include Acer Assist, a virtual assistant that uses large language models to assist with technical questions, document summaries, and troubleshooting. Acer LiveArt 2.0 allows users to easily remove photo backgrounds and generate depth maps from 2D images.
There’s an AI logo on the touchpad that lights up to indicate when the NPU is in use, making AI processing transparent to users and this laptop also supports an Experience Zone within the TravelMate Sense app where users can access it AI features.
The TravelMate P6 14 AI is equipped with the latest wireless technologies, including Wi-Fi 7, which offers speeds of up to 5.8 Gbps, and Bluetooth 5.4. It also includes two Type-C USB4 Gen2 (TBT4) ports with Thunderbolt 4, two Type-A 3.2 Gen1 ports, HDMI 2.1, and an audio jack.
This new laptop features a QHD IR camera for fast, secure facial recognition login and a privacy shutter to prevent unauthorized access. Acer User Sensing Technology adds an extra layer of security by using an AI-powered vision sensor that locks the screen when the user leaves and quickly wakes the device when he/she returns.
Acer ProShield Plus provides a range of security and management features within a single platform, protecting data and keeping the device secure. The laptop is also military-grade MIL-STD 810H certified, meaning it can withstand the rigors of life on the road. Additionally, Acer Dust Defender helps minimize the accumulation of dust that can affect performance, ensuring a long service life.
The Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI comes with a 65Wh 4-cell Li-ion battery with fast charging capabilities and the company claims that this battery can deliver up to 14 hours of battery life. Weighing just 0.99kg and measuring 15.90mm tall, this laptop is designed for mobility without sacrificing performance or features.
The Acer TravelMate P6 14 AI will be available in North America and EMEA from January 2025. Prices start at $1,499.99 in North America and €1,349 in EMEA.
