Acer Aspire 14 AI R7: Ryzen Boosts Battery, But Trade-offs Remain
Acer’s latest Aspire 14 AI R7 laptop addresses a key weakness of its predecessors – battery life – thanks to the integrated Ryzen processor, though performance isn’t uniformly improved across all metrics. Priced at DKK 11,490 at Inet, the 14-inch OLED laptop boasts a compelling feature set including a vibrant 1920×1200 display, 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, adn a 1TB SSD, but falls short of a complete overhaul.
This model targets users seeking a balance between portability, visual fidelity, and all-day usability. while the Ryzen 7 processor delivers significant gains in battery endurance-up to 24 hours under minimal load-the Aspire 14 AI R7 still exhibits limitations in sustained high-performance tasks. The review highlights a nuanced upgrade, signaling Acer’s responsiveness to user feedback while acknowledging areas for further refinement in its mainstream laptop offerings.
Key Specifications:
* Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 7
* Graphics: AMD Radeon 860M
* Memory: 16 GB LPDDR5X
* Storage: 1 TB SSD
* Display: 14-inch glossy OLED, 1920 x 1200, 60 Hz, 500 cd/m²
* Webcam: 1080p with IR
* Connectivity: 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3 Gen 1, HDMI, Headset
* Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
* Operating System: Windows 11 Home
* Dimensions: 31.2 x 22.6 x 1.6 cm
* Weight: 1.25 kg
* Battery: 65 Wh
Performance Benchmarks:
* Geekbench 6 (CPU, Multi-Core): 12,152 (AC) / 9,732 (Battery)
* Geekbench 6 (CPU, Single-Core): 2,682 (AC) / 1,987 (Battery)
* Geekbench 6 (GPU): 34,546 (AC) / 30,018 (Battery)
* Disk Read: 6,367.98 MB/s
* Disk Write: 5,698.78 MB/s
battery Life:
* High Load (Full Brightness): 2 hours 10 minutes
* Mixed Use (Average Brightness): 13 hours
* Minimal Load (Low Brightness): 24 hours
* Charging: USB-C, 65W
Additional Features:
* Backlit Keyboard
* Face Recognition
* 20 GB Dropbox (1 year)
* Sound Level: 0-38 dBa
* Presence Sensor
* Care of charging cycles
Rating: 3.4 / 5
