Acer’s Thin-and-light Swift Series Laptops Win Multiple iF Design Awards 2026
Several products also earn the coveted design award, including an all-in-one desktop, ultra-slim monitor, and versatile mouse packaging
TAIPEI (April 27, 2026) Acer today announced that several products have been honored with the iF Design Award 2026. Across multiple product categories, this year’s design winners include: the Acer Swift 16 AI consumer laptop, the Acer Swift Edge 14/16 AI consumer laptops, the Acer ProDesigner PE320QK L1 monitor, the Acer Aspire S AI all-in-one desktop, and the Acer PureForm Mouse Packaging.
This year’s evaluation process was based on five criteria: idea, form, function, differentiation, and sustainability. Over 10,000 submissions were assessed by 129 jurors, highlighting the rigorous selection process to determine this year’s award recipients. Receiving these accolades celebrates Acer’s exceptional product designs and the company’s efforts to align with current social trends, particularly developments in sustainability and artificial intelligence, areas that were noted to have a strong influence on product submissions across all disciplines.
Acer Swift 16 AI: Acer’s latest flagship AI laptop Acer Swift 16 AI features the world’s largest[1] haptic touchpad, up to 120 Hz 3K OLED touch displays, and larger keys with per-key backlighting in a sleek 14.9 mm thin chassis.
Acer Swift Edge 14/16 AI: Weighing as light as under 1 kg yet with military-grade durability, the Acer Swift Edge 14 AI and Swift Edge 16 AI offer up to 3K OLED touch displays and Acer Multi-Control Touchpads for intuitive media and conferencing control.
Acer ProDesigner PE320QK L1: A premium 31.5-inch UHD IPS monitor with ultra-high resolution, the PE320QK L1 features an ultra-slim design and multiple cable management features for maintaining a cleaner, more organized desktop.
Acer Aspire S AI all-in-one: Designed with a minimalist aesthetic, Aspire S AI is a Copilot+ PC that combines smart AI capabilities, the immersive visuals of ultra-narrow bezels and a 90% screen-to-body-ratio, and an ergonomic tiltable display.
Acer PureForm Mouse Packaging: Acer’s second-generation mouse packaging builds on the first generation’s focus on sustainability and versatility with a fully upgraded system, streamlining assembly by replacing labor-intensive folded-paper structures to reduce production time and costs.
[1] Touchpad claim based on Acer’s internal market analysis as of December 15, 2025, comparing Acer Swift 16 AI with 26 commercially available notebooks equipped with haptic touchpads from Asus, Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft and MSI.
