First in the series, the 14-inch TravelMate X349, boasts a modern, brushed metal design that blends style with advanced technology. It is designed for those who require a workhorse notebook that is stylish and delivers best-in-class performance, portability, and security.

Enclosed in a sleek all-aluminum chassis with a brushed-metal finish, Acer’s TravelMate X349 is built to be highly portable, weighing just 1.53 kg (3.3 pounds), and measuring under 18 mm (0.7 inches) thin.

It features 6th Generation Intel® Core™ processors, up to 8GB DDR4 memory, and up to 512GB SSDs, for not only outstanding performance but also an impressive battery life of up to 10 hours1 to support productivity on the go, away from the office. The TravelMate X349 ships with Windows 10 Pro, providing powerful security and productivity essentials for business needs.

The TravelMate X349’s 14-inch display supports Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080) with IPS technology2 that offers crystal clear viewing of documents and webpages with wide viewing angles.

In addition, the display reclines 180 degrees to lie fully flat for flexible use-cases such as sharing content in small group discussions. The TravelMate X349 also boasts an LED backlit keyboard to keep users productive in low-light situations on airplanes and commuter trains. A chiclet-style keyboard provides excellent tactile feedback for accurate touch-typing, and its wide Precision Touchpad promotes comfortable and responsive navigation.

For users who regularly contact offsite vendors and partners, the TravelMate X349 has fine-tuned speakers and microphones for crisp and lag-free communication, together with a 720p HDR webcam for high-quality videoconferencing.

For quick plug-and-play docking, the TravelMate X349 also includes a USB Type-C port for pairing with an Acer USB Type-C Dock (sold separately) to connect up to two 4K displays, whilst providing power and a variety of peripheral connections through a single cable.

The TravelMate X349 will be available in North America in October with prices starting at $649.99; in EMEA in September with prices starting at €480; and in China in September with prices starting at ¥5,999.