Review Acer Aspire 14 AI N24Q14

Acer Aspire 14 AI N24Q14 · Core Ultra 5 226V · Arc Graphics 130V Review

Acer Aspire 14 AI N24Q14 · Core Ultra 5 226V · Arc Graphics 130V

Intel Core Ultra 5 226V · Intel Arc Graphics 130V · 16GB LPDDR5x-8533 (onboard) · 1TB SSD (WD SN5000S) · 14″ 1920×1200 IPS 60Hz · 1.397 kg
Good GPU performance for the pricegood performance-per-watt, relatively inexpensive, long battery life, quiet fan noise. Clickpad feedback could be more uniform, no webcam privacy shutter, average CPU performance, chassis can feel cheap, budget IPS panel. Display covers only ~55% sRGB – not for photo editing

Display – 14″ WUXGA IPS · 60 Hz · 55.2% sRGB · PWM at 115 Hz

Panel: AU Optronics B140UAK02.5 – 14″ 1920×1200, IPS, matte, touch, 60 Hz.

SpecificationValue
Brightness (centre)~312 cd/m²
Brightness (average)~300 cd/m²
sRGB coverage55.2%
Display P3 coverage36.8%
AdobeRGB coverage38.1%
Response time (B/W)11.6 ms
Response time (grey)22 ms
PWM115.4 Hz
FinishMatte (anti-glare)
  • Matte IPS touchscreen
  • Narrow color gamut (~55% sRGB)
  • Low PWM frequency (115 Hz) – may cause eye strain
  • Budget IPS panel – not for colour-critical work
PWM at 115 Hz – flickering may cause eyestrain after extended use.
Panel FRU: AU Optronics B140UAK02.5 (14″ WUXGA IPS, 60Hz, matte, touch)

Processor – Intel Core Ultra 5 226V · 8c/8t · Lunar Lake

  • Model: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V – 4× Lion Cove P-Core, 4× Skymont E-Core
  • Boost: 4.5 GHz (P-Core)
  • TDP: 39 W PL2 / 25 W PL1 (sustained)
  • Cinebench R23 Multi: ~9,841 pts
  • Average CPU performance – minimal upgrade over older generations
CPU FRU: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (Lunar Lake, soldered BGA)

Graphics – Intel Arc Graphics 130V · integrated

  • Model: Intel Arc Graphics 130V
  • 3DMark Time Spy: ~3,696 pts
  • F1 22 (1080p Medium): ~81 fps
  • Significantly faster than Iris Xe G7 (~2x in DX12)
BenchmarkScore
3DMark Time Spy3,696
3DMark Fire Strike7,784
F1 22 (1080p Medium)~81.3 fps
Cyberpunk 2077 (1080p Ultra)~16.5 fps
GPU FRU: Intel Arc Graphics 130V (integrated, soldered)

Memory – 16GB LPDDR5x-8533 · onboard · not upgradeable

  • Capacity: 16 GB LPDDR5x-8533 (onboard)
  • Soldered – not upgradeable
RAM is soldered – no upgrade options.
RAM FRU: LPDDR5x-8533 16GB (onboard) – not replaceable

Storage – 1TB WD SN5000S · PCIe 4.0 · 1× M.2 slot

  • Drive: Western Digital PC SN5000S SDEQNSJ-1T00 – 1 TB, PCIe 4.0
  • Seq. read: ~6,141 MB/s
  • Seq. write: ~5,126 MB/s
  • Fast SSD – good for the price
  • Only 1× M.2 slot – no additional storage
SSD FRU: Western Digital PC SN5000S SDEQNSJ-1T00 (1 TB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0)

Battery – ~12.8 hours · 65 Wh

  • Capacity: 65 Wh
  • WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~12.8 hours
  • Long battery life
Battery FRU: 65 Wh (internal) – replaceable
AC Adapter FRU: 65W USB-C (Acer)

Chassis & Connectivity – Plastic base · Thunderbolt 4 · Wi-Fi 6E · no card reader

  • Materials: Plastic base – can feel cheap
  • Weight: 1.397 kg (3.08 lbs)
  • Dimensions: 320 × 226 × 17 mm
  • Left: HDMI 2.1, USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 2× USB-C 4.0 (DP, PD)
  • Right: 3.5mm audio, USB-A 3.2 Gen1, Kensington lock
  • Thunderbolt 4 support
  • Wi-Fi 6E – no Wi-Fi 7
  • No card reader
WLAN FRU: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 – M.2 2230, replaceable

Serviceability – RAM soldered · 1× M.2 · SSD replaceable

ComponentReplaceable?Notes
SSD✅ Yes1× M.2 2280 slot – replaceable
RAM❌ NoSoldered LPDDR5x – not upgradeable
Wi-Fi✅ YesM.2 2230 – replaceable
Battery⚠️ Limited65 Wh – replaceable
CPU/GPU❌ NoSoldered BGA
RAM is soldered – no upgrade options.
SSD and Wi-Fi are replaceable – but RAM is not.

Components FRU / Model Numbers

ComponentFRU / Model
CPUIntel Core Ultra 5 226V (Lunar Lake, soldered)
GPUIntel Arc Graphics 130V (integrated, soldered)
RAMLPDDR5x-8533 16GB (onboard) – not upgradeable
SSDWestern Digital PC SN5000S SDEQNSJ-1T00 (1 TB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0)
Display PanelAU Optronics B140UAK02.5 (14″ WUXGA IPS, 60Hz, matte, touch)
WLANIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 – M.2 2230
Battery65 Wh (internal)
AC Adapter65W USB-C (Acer)

Procurement & Reseller Recommendations

CPUCore Ultra 5 226V – average performance
RAMSoldered – no upgrade
GPUArc 130V – good value
Display~55% sRGB – not for photo editing
FansQuiet – max 38.3 dB(A)
Value$700 – budget Lunar Lake laptop

Key Selling Points vs. Competitors

Strengths

  • Good GPU performance for the price
  • Good performance-per-watt
  • Relatively inexpensive
  • Long battery life
  • Quiet fan noise

Weaknesses

  • Clickpad feedback could be more uniform
  • No webcam privacy shutter
  • Average CPU performance
  • Chassis can feel cheap
  • Budget IPS panel
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
Highlight the good GPU performance and long battery life – key selling points.
Display covers only ~55% sRGB with PWM at 115 Hz – not for photo editing.
RAM is soldered – set expectations clearly.
Quiet fans and good performance-per-watt – great for office use.
Only 1× M.2 slot – storage expansion is limited.