Acer is betting big on the Acer Swift 16 AI Touchpad as a standout feature in its updated Swift range. The idea is simple. If the touchpad is large and responsive enough, you may no longer need to reach for a separate tablet for quick drawings, markups, and precision tweaks.
The setup also fits into the broader trend around AI-enabled Windows laptops, as the Swift 16 AI is part of Acer’s Swift AI Copilot+ PC range, which is based on Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors. What buyers want next is clarity on price and real-world feel, because that’s what determines whether it becomes an everyday device or a party trick.
A touchpad that you can draw on
According to Acer, the haptic touchpad measures 175.5 x 109.7 mm in 16:10 format. It supports MPP 2.5 pen input, so it’s designed for more than gestures and clicks.
The company says you can use it to sketch, animate, model and edit directly on the pad, also alongside AI creation tools. It also features a Gorilla Glass cover and the haptic approach is said to provide precise feedback while relying on fewer moving parts than a traditional click mechanism.
Acer also claims that this is the largest haptic touchpad on a notebook, based on its own market comparison as of December 15, 2025.
The rest of the laptop is important
A large touch surface only works if the laptop behind it can keep up. Acer lists configurations up to an Intel Core Ultra X9 388H processor and Intel Arc B390 graphics with up to 32GB of LPDDR5x memory and up to 2TB of M.2 SSD storage.
The display is a 16-inch 3K OLED touch panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 100% DCI-P3 coverage. For I/O and wireless, Acer offers Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, HDMI 2.1, and a microSD slot, which is important if you move camera files around frequently.
What you should consider before purchasing
Pricing is still pending and Acer says final specifications and availability may vary by market. The Swift 16 AI is scheduled to be available in North America in Q1 2026, EMEA in March 2026, and Australia in Q1 2026. So the timing depends on your region.
If you’re tempted, pay attention to the practical details. Find out if a stylus is included, how palm suppression behaves on such a large touchpad, and whether your must-have creative apps treat pen input as a premium tool rather than a mouse replacement. With these basics in place, this could be one of the rare laptop touchpads that changes the way you work.
