Acer recently launched the new TravelLite Essential Series laptops in India. The laptops aim to cater to business professionals, students and people who travel frequently and need a lightweight machine without any compromises on performance. Unveiled on Monday in Bengaluru, the new range of laptops combines a premium design and practical features at a competitive price point. The price of the laptops start from Rs 32,999.
SurveySudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer at Acer India, spoke about the newly-launched lineup and said that the TravelLite Essential Series is designed to meet the needs of SMBs and enterprises seeking a reliable, value-driven device.
“While positioned as a competitively priced, no-frills device, it (TravelLite Essential series) retains the premium metal construction that defines the TravelLite legacy, ensuring both durability and a professional look. This combination of strength, portability, and performance makes the TravelLite Essential Series an ideal choice for today’s business professionals,” he said.
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Acer launches TravelLite Essential series laptops: Price and availability
The Acer TravelLite Essential Series is priced starting at ₹32,999. It will be available across Acer’s exclusive retail stores, authorised resellers, and the company’s official online store. The laptops will be sold in an Obsidian Black finish, adding to the premium aesthetic.
Acer TravelLite Essential series: Top features
At first glance, the TravelLite Essential Series stands out with its sleek aluminium finish and slim profile. Weighing just 1.34 kg, it is light enough to slip into a backpack for daily commutes or business trips while maintaining a robust build. Acer has reinforced the design with a premium metal chassis, which not only provides durability but also lends the laptop a professional, polished look.
The company has also focused on ergonomics and collaboration. The 14-inch Full HD IPS display features slim bezels with an 82 percent screen-to-body ratio and supports a 180-degree hinge, making it easy to lay the device flat during meetings or collaborative sessions. The anti-glare screen ensures comfortable viewing even in bright environments.
Talking about performance, the TravelLite Essential Series comes in two processor configurations – Intel Core i5-1334U and AMD Ryzen 5 7430U. Both models run on Windows 11 Home, providing a familiar, productivity-ready environment out of the box.
The laptops ship with integrated graphics, which promise to handle day-to-day business applications, remote meetings, and office productivity tasks with ease. For professionals who often deal with multitasking, the devices support up to 32GB DDR4 RAM and flexible storage options of up to 1TB PCIe SSD, ensuring smooth performance and quick access to files.
For a device designed around mobility, battery life is crucial. Acer promises up to 8 hours of backup on the TravelLite Essential Series, powered by a 36Whr 3-cell Li-ion battery. It also supports fast charging, which means even a short charging session can provide a useful top-up.
Acer has also equipped the TravelLite Essential laptops with features tailored for video calls and online collaboration. The device includes an HD webcam with a privacy shutter, dual stereo speakers, and an array of connectivity options, such as Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, HDMI 1.4, USB 3.2 Type-A and Type-C ports, RJ45 LAN, microSD card reader, and a 2-in-1 audio combo jack.
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