Acer Aspire Lite starts at $749 with 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and Snapdragon X1

Acer has launched the Aspire Lite, a new 14-inch laptop designed to bring ARM-based computing to a budget-conscious market. This release matters because it offers a starting price of just $749 for a machine equipped with 5G connectivity and modern Wi-Fi standards. Buyers looking for affordable, always-connected devices now have a concrete option to consider.

Acer launches the Aspire Lite laptop with Snapdragon X1 and 5G

The device runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon X1-26-101 system-on-chip. This processor combines an eight-core Oryon CPU with an Adreno X1-85 GPU. The specific GPU configuration in this model operates at 0.63GHz, which differs from the faster X1-45 GPU found in the X1-26-100 variant.

Specifications

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon X1-26-101
• Memory: 16 GB LPDDR5x
• Storage: 512 GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 SSD
• Display: 14-inch IPS, 1200p, 60Hz
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, 5G

Acer paired the processor with 16 GB of LPDDR5x memory. Storage is handled by a 512 GB M.2 2280 SSD that uses the PCIe Gen 4 interface. The laptop features a 14-inch IPS display with a 1200p resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The screen peaks at 300 nits of brightness and covers 45% of the NTSC color gamut.

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 6E support. The laptop also integrates 5G capability through the Snapdragon X65 modem. Power comes from a 3-cell battery that supports 65W charging. We previously covered the Acer Predator DDR4 Memory 32GB Kit in our earlier Acer coverage.

The Aspire Lite starts at 749 USD (around $749). This pricing positions the laptop as an entry-level option for mobile productivity. The device is available globally at the stated price point.