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Acer's latest all-in-one and mini PCs are getting Copilot Plus AI features

Acer is revealing new all-in-one and mini PCs at CES 2025, and they're among the first non-laptop computers to get Copilot Plus AI features. The new Acer Aspire S AI all-in-ones, offered in a "minimalist white profile," come in two sizes, according to a press release. The Aspire S24 AI has a 23.8-inch 1080p screen, and the Aspire S27 AI has a 27-inch panel in 1080p or 4K. You can get both with touchscreens, too. They're equipped with "up to" Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), support Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 7, and have an HDMI 2.0 port, two USB 3.2 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port. The Aspire S24 AI will start at $1,199.99, while the Aspire S27 AI will start at $1,299.99. Both are set to launch in Q2 of this year. Acer's new Aspire C AI all-in-ones also come in 23.8-inch and 27-inch screen sizes, and both can be configured with up to QHD (1440p) screens. They're powered by AMD Ryzen AI processors and AMD Radeon 800M-series GPUs, and you can get them with up to 64GB of DDR5 memory and 1TB of M2 PCIe SSD storage. However, unlike the Aspire S all-in-ones, the Aspire C all-in-ones only support Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6. The Acer Aspire C24 AI is set to start at $999.99, with the Acer Aspire C27 AI starting at $1,099.99, and both are also scheduled to launch in Q2. The Acer Revo Box AI is a new version of its mini PC line, and the company says this one "measures just 0.75 liters and weighs a mere 0.5 kg." It also has Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) and can be purchased with up to 32GB of LPDDR5X 8533 memory. It will start at $799.99 and is also set for Q2. In addition to supporting Copilot Plus features, Acer says these computers all have "Acer Intelligence Space," which is "a central hub that automatically detects hardware and provides the appropriate AI tools to optimize performance, generate images, and enhance gameplay."

Acer has its own take on the Mac mini and iMac

CES 2025 Read and watch our complete CES coverage here Updated less than 5 minutes ago Amont Acer's CES 2025 offerings, there are a few clear Apple competitors: the Aspire AIO (all-in-one) desktop series and the Revo Box mini PC. All are Copilot+ PCs equipped with integrated neural processing units (NPUs) aimed at being boosted through AI acceleration -- at least, in theory. The lineup includes two different AIO desktops, the Aspire C series and the Aspire S series. A key difference between them is that the Aspire S models are powered by Intel Core Ultra 7 processors and Intel Arc graphics, while the Aspire C models use AMD Ryzen AI 9 processors and AMD Radeon graphics cards. With a sleek white exterior and a small camera built into the bezel, the Aspire S series is designed to be super slim and minimalist. The C series, on the other hand, comes in black and has a larger camera that sits on top of the monitor. It's more powerful, but still aims to be stylish and slim. Recommended Videos One obvious win for the Aspire C and Aspire S AIO desktops over the recently released iMacs is that both offer 24-inch and 27-inch variants. While Apple fans are still holding out for a 27-inch variant of an iMac Pro, right now, a 24-inch screen is all they can get. Both the Aspire S and C series also offer touch panel options and both cameras allow secure face recognition login. The S models provide up to 32GB of RAM and the C series can have up to 64GB. All models have two USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, and an HDMI 2.0 port. Both the 24-inch and 27-inch offerings have a 1920 x 1080 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, and 250 nits of brightness. The M4 Mac mini competitor is called the Acer Revo Rox AI and it weighs just 1.10 pounds -- about 0.37 pounds lighter than the lightest Mac mini configuration. It's almost exactly the same size and shape as the the Mac mini -- just 0.16 inches bigger in width and depth and 0.31 inches shorter in height. With Intel Core Ultra processors, Intel Arc Graphics, up to 32GB of memory, and up to 1TB of storage, it's designed for common daily tasks with an extra sprinkling of AI. They won't have the extra power that the M4 Pro version of the Mac mini has, of course. The PC's display ports include a DisplayPort, an HDMI 2.1, a USB 4 Type-C, and dual 2.5G Ethernet ports. Each of these new desktops comes with "Acer Intelligence Space," a hub that provides the best AI tools for your hardware to optimize performance, generate images, and enhance gameplay. They also come with a wireless keyboard and mouse in matching colors. At the time of writing, Acer has not published final pricing or availability information for these new products.