Once upon a time, thin and light laptops were full of performance issues. Then, companies tried making them efficient which fixed these issues, but also raised the price. But today, in 2026, there are some amazing options in the market that don’t necessarily cross the Rs 1 lakh mark, and also promise the best of performance. And Acer just launched a new product which claims to do the same.
Say hello to Acer Aspire 5 AI laptop. Equipped with an Intel Core Ultra processor, 32GB RAM, and 1 GB SSD, the laptop weighs just 1.2 kg. Read on to know all about it.
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The newly-launched Acer Aspire 5 AI comes with a 14-inch WUXGA IPS display that offers a 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. Acer says the panel also uses ComfyView technology to reduce glare during extended use. The laptop is powered by Intel Core Ultra 5 and Core Ultra 7 H-series processors and can be configured with up to 32GB LPDDR5 RAM and 1TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD storage. It also includes Intel integrated graphics.
Acer also says that apart from your daily tasks, the laptop can also handle some light gaming and entertainment.
Talking about the thin and light aspect, the Aspire 5 AI weighs around 1.2kg and measures 17.5mm in thickness, making it a blessing for those who are always on the move. Acer has also added a 180-degree hinge for flexible usage. Then there is a backlit keyboard with a dedicated Copilot key, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-C ports with charging support, HDMI, USB Type-A ports, an SD card reader, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
For video calls and meetings, the laptop features a Full HD webcam with a physical privacy shutter, built-in microphones, and dual stereo speakers. It packs a 53.8Wh battery with support for 65W USB Type-C charging.
The Acer Aspire 5 AI has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 79,999. The laptop is available in a Silver colour option. You can purchase it through Acer Exclusive Stores, the official Acer online store, Amazon, Croma, Reliance Digital, and Vijay Sales.
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