This year at IFA Berlin, the collaboration between Acer and Lenovo took center stage, showcasing the exciting advancements in Copilot+ PCs and Windows 11. The event highlighted a shared vision of innovation that is not only accelerating but also becoming increasingly personalized, intelligent, and secure for users worldwide. As I joined our partners in unveiling their latest offerings, it became evident that this new category of PCs is redefining the boundaries of technology.
With the integration of powerful new silicon, advanced AI capabilities, and the intelligence of Windows 11, these devices are designed to deliver experiences that are faster, more intuitive, and more secure than ever before. Whether enhancing productivity, fostering creative breakthroughs, or enabling smarter collaboration, Copilot+ PCs are establishing a new benchmark and inspiring the next wave of innovation across the tech ecosystem. As support for Windows 10 comes to an end this October, the timing for these advancements is particularly fortuitous, as customers and businesses alike are eager to embrace the future.
Acer: AI for every user, from Copilot+ PCs to commercial and gaming
The Acer TravelMate X4 14 AI Copilot+ PC, powered by Windows 11 Pro, is tailored for small and medium-sized businesses and hybrid workforces. Equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 258V, delivering over 40 TOPs of NPU performance, and offering up to 32 GB LPDDR5X memory alongside 1 TB of PCIe storage, this device is designed for professionals on the go. Its lightweight and durable design—just 1.27 kg and 15.9 mm thin—ensures it’s perfect for business travel and hybrid meetings, complemented by MIL-STD 810H durability and optional OLED display features.
Acer’s Predator Helios 18P stands out by delivering desktop-level gaming power in a portable format, featuring up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285HX with Intel vPro, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, and up to 192 GB ECC memory, making it an ideal choice for AI developers, content creators, and gamers alike. The Orion desktops are engineered for extreme gaming and multitasking, supporting up to Intel Core Ultra 9 processors and NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPUs, providing real-time ray tracing and rapid frame rates.
Acer has also refreshed its Nitro Windows 11 lineup with the Nitro V 16 and Nitro V 16S laptops, which bring AI-powered performance and cinematic visuals to mainstream users. The new Nitro 50 and Nitro 70 desktops are designed for both casual and hardcore gamers, offering robust power and advanced cooling solutions.
“As AI is becoming increasingly important in modern business workflows, small and medium businesses need devices that integrate intelligent tools, robust security, and mobility,” said James Lin, General Manager, Notebooks, Acer Inc. “The TravelMate X4 14 AI was designed to deliver just that, powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processors and Copilot+ PC experiences, offering professionals a lightweight yet durable solution crafted to accelerate productivity and collaboration from anywhere.”
For more insights into Acer’s announcements at IFA, the 2025 Global Press Conference is available for viewing.
Lenovo: Choice and Innovation
Lenovo’s Legion Pro 7 exemplifies the power, reliability, and innovation necessary for high-performance gaming and content creation. Powered by Windows 11, the Legion Pro 7 can be equipped with up to an AMD Ryzen 9955HX3D and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, utilizing Legion Coldfront: Vapor technology to deliver a maximum of 275W TDP, enabling the highest-demand games to run at their peak settings.
The new Legion Go handheld, measuring 8.8 inches, elevates portable PC gaming with its vibrant OLED VRR display, up to 32GB RAM, and up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 storage. First unveiled at CES earlier this year, it is now set to reach markets globally.
All Lenovo consumer devices, including the Legion gaming series, Yoga, and Ideapad, come with three complimentary months of PC Game Pass, and select devices offer access to Legion Ultimate Support for 24/7 expert assistance.
The Copilot+ PC ThinkPad X9 Aura Edition, which was announced at CES 2025, will soon be available in a striking Glacier White finish. This model combines cutting-edge AI performance with a sleek design, delivering over 40 TOPS of NPU performance and powered by Windows 11 for a secure user experience.
The newly redesigned Windows 11 ThinkPad P16 Gen 3, P1 Gen 8, P16v Gen 3, and P14s i Gen 6/16s i Gen 4 provide data scientists, engineers, designers, and creatives with the performance needed for complex, data-intensive workflows.
For further details on Lenovo’s announcements at IFA, additional information is available.
Looking Ahead
IFA 2025 underscored the transformative impact of AI on our daily lives, with Windows continuing to innovate as it has for the past 40 years, helping customers leverage future computing experiences. Our partnerships with industry leaders aim to deliver the most effective Windows 11 and Copilot+ PC experiences to users everywhere. The innovations revealed in Berlin mark just the beginning of this exciting journey.
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