Acer Vero 16 laptop with sustainable design launched at IFA 2026

Acer’s Vero series laptops have been around for awhile with every successive generation being more repairable while incorporating more recyclable material for better sustainability. At IFA 2026, Acer revealed their latest generation Vero 16 that comes with a number of improvements over its predecessors.

Acer Vero 16 specs

This time around, the fourth generation Acer Vero 16 has removable I/O port covers, a detachable external hinge and a tool-free maintenance bay on the underside for easier repairs while the chassis itself uses at least 60% post-consumer recycled plastic, the bezels utilise 30% PCR plastic and the chassis, top and palm-rest utilise 50% post-industrial recycled aluminum and 50% low-carbon aluminium.

Sustainability credentials aside, the Acer Vero 16 comes with a 16-inch 3K OLED WQXGA+ display, up to an Intel Core Ultra X9 388H processor rated for up to 180 TOPS, up to 32GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB SSD. Video calls are tackled on a 5MP IR camera with a built-in privacy shutter.

In terms of connectivity, the Acer Vero 16 comes well appointed with an SD card reader, a HDMI 2.1 port, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a pair of USB-A ports as well as Bluetooth and fast WiFi 7. There’s no official launch date or price yet for Malaysia but it will be available in EMEA in Q1 2027.