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Acer intros new MacBook Neo rival with 120Hz display and Thunderbolt 4 ports - Notebookcheck
Technology and ScienceBy Abid Ahsan Shanto8/17/20261 min read
There's a new configuration available for the Acer Go Air, and this new MacBook Neo rival is powered by an Intel Wildcat Lake processor, the Core 5 320. It also sports a 120Hz display and Thunderbolt 4 ports. The launch price is CNY 5,499, about $815.
✨ Key Highlights
- Acer has launched a new configuration of its Go Air laptop in China, powered by Intel's Wildcat Lake Core 5 320 processor, positioning it as a rival to the MacBook Neo, with a launch price of CNY 5,499 (about $815).
- The mid-range Core 5 320 reportedly delivers performance comparable to the Apple A18 Pro used in the MacBook Neo, and it is paired with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 512GB SSD.
- The laptop features a 14-inch IPS display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1920x1200 resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, 120% sRGB coverage, and DC dimming.
- Emphasizing portability, the Go Air weighs 1.19kg (2.62lbs) and measures 12.99mm thick, roughly matching the MacBook Neo's 1.23kg weight and 12.7mm thickness.
- It carries a 70Wh battery rated for up to 19 hours of use, supports 100W fast charging that reaches 50% in 30 minutes, and includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports plus one USB-A.
- Additional features include a metal finish, a 180-degree hinge, and an FHD webcam with face recognition; although a global release hasn't been confirmed, the internationally available Swift Air 14 (SFA14-I31), launched in June 2026 from $699, shares identical specs.
Acer has introduced a new configuration for the Go Air. Previously introduced with rebranded Raptor Lake-H series processors, the thin and light laptop is now available in the Intel Wildcat Lake flav