Acer's new Swift Air 14 is a $699 MacBook Neo alternative

Acer unveiled the Swift Air 14, a $699 budget Windows laptop aimed at competing with Apple’s low-cost MacBook Neo.

The laptop features an all-metal design, multiple color options, Intel Core Series 3 chips, and a 14-inch 120Hz display.

Acer says the Swift Air 14 can deliver up to 19 hours of battery life.

U.S. availability is set for August, with the announcement coming ahead of Computex 2026.