Review Acer Aspire 14 AI N24Q14
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 price – good 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.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~312 cd/m² |
| Brightness (average) | ~300 cd/m² |
| sRGB coverage | 55.2% |
| Display P3 coverage | 36.8% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 38.1% |
| Response time (B/W) | 11.6 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 22 ms |
| PWM | 115.4 Hz |
| Finish | Matte (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)
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 3,696 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 7,784 |
| 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
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | 1× M.2 2280 slot – replaceable |
| RAM | ❌ No | Soldered LPDDR5x – not upgradeable |
| Wi-Fi | ✅ Yes | M.2 2230 – replaceable |
| Battery | ⚠️ Limited | 65 Wh – replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
RAM is soldered – no upgrade options.
SSD and Wi-Fi are replaceable – but RAM is not.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V (Lunar Lake, soldered) |
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 130V (integrated, soldered) |
| RAM | LPDDR5x-8533 16GB (onboard) – not upgradeable |
| SSD | Western Digital PC SN5000S SDEQNSJ-1T00 (1 TB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | AU Optronics B140UAK02.5 (14″ WUXGA IPS, 60Hz, matte, touch) |
| WLAN | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 – M.2 2230 |
| Battery | 65 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 65W 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.
• 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.