Acer has launched the Vivobook Go Air notebook in China, bringing Intel's latest budget silicon to a thin and light chassis. This release matters because it pairs a new 18A process CPU with a sub-13mm body at an entry-level price point, offering a modern alternative for students and casual users who prioritize portability over raw power. The device starts at 5099 CNY (around $756) and is available now in the Chinese market.

Intel Core 5 320 processor and 12GB LPDDR5 RAM in a 1.19kg chassis
The laptop, identified as the Vivobook Go 14 E1404FA, centers on the Intel Core 5 320 processor. This chip belongs to the Wildcat Lake family and uses a hybrid architecture with two Cougar Cove performance cores and four Darkmont efficiency cores. It supports six threads and reaches a maximum frequency of 4.6GHz on the performance cores.
Specifications
- Processor: Intel Core 5 320 (Wildcat Lake, 2 P-cores Cougar Cove + 4 E-cores Darkmont, 6C/6T, up to 4.6GHz, Intel 18A process)
- Graphics: Intel Arc Graphics (Xe3 architecture, 2 Xe cores, 2.5GHz)
- NPU: Intel NPU 5 (16 TOPS)
- Display: 14-inch, 1920×1200, 16:10, 350 nits, 100% sRGB, 180-degree hinge, DC dimming
- Memory: 12GB LPDDR5
Graphics duties fall to integrated Intel Arc Graphics based on the Xe3 architecture. The GPU features two Xe cores running at 2.5GHz and is paired with an Intel NPU 5 that delivers 16 TOPS of AI compute. The system includes 12GB of LPDDR5 memory and a 512GB SSD for storage.
The 14-inch display offers a 1920×1200 resolution with a 16:10 aspect ratio and 100% sRGB color coverage. It reaches 350 nits of brightness and uses DC dimming to reduce flicker. The chassis weighs 1.19kg and measures 12.99mm thick, featuring a full metal CNC body and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports.
The device includes a 70Wh battery and an FHD camera with a physical privacy shutter. It ships with a 100W Type-C adapter to support charging and data transfer. These specifications define a compact machine aimed at users who need reliable daily computing without heavy gaming capabilities.



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