TechPression

Tag: Acer

  • Acer Launches Nitro 16 Gaming Laptop

    Acer Launches Nitro 16 Gaming Laptop

    Acer, a leading technology company, has officially launched its highly anticipated Nitro 16 gaming laptop in the Indian market. 

    Geared towards gamers, the Nitro 16 boasts an attractive new design, featuring a captivating LED panel on the backside with a stylishly carved small ‘N,’ possibly standing for Nitrous, at the centre.

     Packed with cutting-edge features, this gaming machine is specifically designed to handle heavy gaming titles without any lags or stuttering, offering gamers an exceptional gaming experience.

    Read also: Acer introduces new Nitro Gaming Laptops

    Two Powerful Variants

    The Acer Nitro 16 is available in two powerful variants. The base model comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS chipset, 8GB of DDR5 RAM, a 512GB SSD, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card with 6GB of VRAM. Priced at Rs 1,14,999 (~US$1402), this variant offers an excellent entry point into the gaming laptop market.

    For those seeking even more power, the high-end variant comes equipped with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS chipset, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, a 512GB SSD, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card with 8GB of VRAM. Priced at Rs 1,43,558 (~US$1756), this version is a compelling choice for hardcore gamers and enthusiasts.

    The Nitro 16 is now available for purchase through Acer’s official online and offline stores, as well as popular e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart. It is currently offered in the sleek and sophisticated Obsidian Black color option.

    Immersive Gaming Hardware

    Under the hood, the Nitro 16 boasts a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS series chipset, combined with blazing-fast Gen 4 DDR5 RAM with options of 8GB or 16GB, a spacious 512GB SSD for rapid storage access, and the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8GB VRAM) or RTX 4050 (6GB VRAM) graphics card. Moreover, the laptop comes pre-installed with Windows 11, providing users with the latest and most innovative operating system for gaming.

    Stunning Display and Long-Lasting Battery

    The Nitro 16 features an expansive 16-inch FHD+ display with a remarkable 165Hz refresh rate, offering an incredibly smooth and fluid visual experience. With up to 400 nits of peak brightness and a rapid 3ms response time, gamers can immerse themselves in their favorite titles with stunning clarity and minimal motion blur.

    To ensure extended gaming sessions without worrying about battery life, Acer has equipped the Nitro 16 with a robust 4-cell 90Wh battery, promising up to 10 hours of runtime on a single charge.

    Efficient Cooling System

    Acer understands the importance of keeping the laptop cool during intense gaming sessions. To address this, the Nitro 16 is equipped with a sophisticated cooling system. Dual fans with dual intake and quad exhaust work in conjunction with liquid metal grease for efficient heat dissipation, ensuring that the laptop remains cool even during the most demanding tasks.

    Versatile Connectivity and Customizable RGB Keyboard

    The Nitro 16 offers a wide range of connectivity options to cater to various needs. These include a MicroSD card slot, 1x USB 4 port, Bluetooth v5.1, WiFi 6E, Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C port, and 1x Gen 2 USB 3.2 Type-A port.

    Moreover, the laptop features a fully customizable 4-Zone RGB backlight keyboard with Nitro Sense support, allowing gamers to personalize their RGB experience according to their preferences, adding a touch of flair to their gaming setup.

    Enhanced Audio and Additional Features

    The Nitro 16 doesn’t disappoint when it comes to audio performance. With dual 2W stereo speakers, gamers can enjoy an immersive audio experience, enhancing their gaming enjoyment.

    The laptop also comes with an HD webcam that supports temporal noise reduction, ensuring clear and crisp video during online gaming sessions or video conferences. The inclusion of Nvidia Advanced Optimus support further optimizes the laptop’s graphics performance, delivering seamless transitions between the integrated and dedicated graphics.

    The multi-gesture touchpad enables smooth navigation, making everyday tasks and in-game movements a breeze.

    With the launch of the Nitro 16 gaming laptop, Acer has once again proved its commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology to gamers. The sleek design, powerful hardware, stunning display, efficient cooling system, and versatile connectivity options make the Nitro 16 a top contender in the gaming laptop market. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a hardcore enthusiast, the Acer Nitro 16 is bound to offer an ultimate gaming experience that you won’t soon forget.

  • Acer introduces new Nitro Gaming Laptops

    Acer introduces new Nitro Gaming Laptops

    Acer has introduced a suite of powerful new Nitro gaming laptops featuring the latest 13th Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs.

    The laptops come in more compact, thinner, and lighter form factors with higher screen-to-body ratios.

    Intended for casual gamers who are ready for enhanced gameplay, extra features, and a more immersive experience, the new 16-inch and 17-inch Acer Nitro gaming laptop line is upgraded to suite the purpose.

    Available with a 16-inch WUXGA/WQXGA display or a 17.3-inch FHD/QHD display, the new Nitro laptops feature up to 2 TB of storage and up to 32 GB of DDR5 4800 memory

    The new laptops have dual fans, four fan outlets located at their sides and rear, upper air intake, and are further supported by liquid metal thermal grease to aid cooling over intense gaming periods

    Whether it’s exploring the ever-growing catalog of game titles or editing montages of gameplay videos, the Nitro’s solid construction and powerful performance lead users to experience a new level of gaming.

    The latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs are powered by the ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture which delivers a quantum leap in both performance and AI-powered graphics. Gamers can experience lifelike virtual worlds with ray tracing, massively boost performance with DLSS 3, and get a competitive edge with Reflex.

    Read also: Africa’s largest gaming company (MVM) raises $3.2M at a $30M valuation

    The new Acer Nitro 16 specifications

    The new Nitro 16 (AN16-51) gaming laptop comes with a 5% larger screen area than its predecessor and features an upgraded 16-inch WUXGA or WQXGA display with a 165 Hz refresh rate that supports NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, allowing users to dynamically switch between the integrated graphics and discrete graphics without having to reboot.

    It comes with a 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard and keeps colors bright with 100% sRGB color gamut support, and a boosted 84% screen-to-body ratio for a more attractive viewing experience. 

    Acer Nitro 17 specifications

    Powered by up to 13th Gen Intel Core HX processors, the Nitro 17’s power is enveloped in a chassis that weighs less than 3 kg and comes in a slim 400.20 x 293.25 x 27.9/28.9 mm design.

    The 17.3-inch laptop comes with multiple display options, with either an FHD display with 144 Hz or 165 Hz refresh rates or a quad high-definition display (QHD) with a 165 Hz refresh rate.

    It also offers a large touchpad (125.0 mm x 81.6 mm), an 81% screen-to-body ratio, and an RGB 4-zone backlit keyboard to add some flair to the gaming experience.

    The new Windows 11-based Acer Nitro laptops come with up to 32 GB of DDR5 4800 MHz memory and up to a massive 2 TB PCIe Gen 2 storage so players can save more games, movies, and streaming footage on hand. Both laptops also come with one month of Xbox Game Pass or PC Game Pass, giving gamers access to hundreds of popular PC titles.

    These Nitro devices have dual fans, four fan outlets located at their sides and rear, upper air intake, and are further supported by liquid metal thermal grease to aid cooling over intense gaming periods.

    They each come installed with NitroSense software and a dedicated NitroSense key, allowing users to monitor their systems’ temperatures, as well as adjust fan speed and power performance settings to keep the hardware running as cool as possible.

    Each model comes with Killer DoubleShot Pro and is Killer Wi-Fi 6 1650i enabled to provide more bandwidth.

    To heighten the gameplay and streaming experience, these laptops feature an HD camera, two microphones, and two speakers with DTS:X Ultra audio so players can fully immerse themselves in lush soundscapes.

    The new Nitro gaming laptops also possess a range of superb connectivity options with an HDMI 2.1 port, a microSD card reader, two Thunderbolt 4 ports supporting Power Delivery, and three USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, with one that allows for offline charging.

    Gaming in Africa is expanding as players become professionals

    Price and Availability

    The Acer Nitro 16 (AN16-51) will be available in North America in May, starting at USD 1,199.99; in EMEA in May, starting at EUR 1,499, and in China in May, starting at RMB 6,599.

    The Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-51) will be available in North America in May, starting at USD 1,199.99; and in EMEA in May, starting at EUR 1,599. The company says, exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region.