Acer’s latest additions to its midrange gaming laptop lineup include four new models, introduced after the company updated its flagship laptops at CES 2024. The company announced two new 14-inch laptops and refreshed two existing 16-inch models on Tuesday. The lineup includes the Intel-powered Predator Helios Neo 14 and Nitro 16, as well as the AMD-fueled Nitro 14 and Nitro 16. These laptops are set to launch worldwide later this spring.
Acer's pre-launch laptop announcements typically only reveal the starting prices of their devices. They have not finalized full specs or costs, so their overall value cannot be accurately assessed yet. More detailed information will be available closer to the release dates in May and June.
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The Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 is a new model in the high-performance line, the first of its kind under 16 inches. Priced at $1,800 and above, it is the most expensive among the latest releases. This laptop features an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 185H with AI acceleration and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU. The more affordable versions will come with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H or Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processors and RTX 4060 or 4050 graphics.
The highest-tier version features a 14.5-inch WQXGA (3072×1920) screen with a 165Hz refresh rate, full sRGB color coverage, and NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility. Lower-priced models will offer reduced resolutions at 2560 x 1600 or 1920 x 1200 with a 120Hz refresh rate.
The Windows 11 laptop is equipped with a 76Wh battery and can be configured with up to 32GB of LPDDR5X SDRAM and 1TB of storage. It weighs 4.19 lbs, features a built-in 1080p webcam, and supports Intel Killer Wireless Wi-Fi 6E. The laptop also includes a USB-C/ThunderBolt 4 port along with a microSD reader. For cooling, it utilizes a 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan and Vortex Flow technology.
The Predator Helios Neo 14 will be available in North America starting from May, with prices starting at $1,800.
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The Nitro 14 is the inaugural 14-inch model in the Nitro series' midrange lineup. It is designed to deliver strong performance, featuring options such as the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor and RTX 4060 graphics. Lower-priced configurations come with the Ryzen 5 8645HS processor and RTX 4050 or 3050 graphics.
The higher-end version of this product offers a 14.5-inch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1500, a refresh rate of 120Hz, a response time of 9ms, and full support for 100% sRGB color gamut. The standard model has a resolution of 1080p at 120Hz.
The laptop comes with USB 4 and USB 3.2 Type C ports, along with two USB-A ports (one of which supports offline charging), an HDMI 2.1 port, and a microSD slot.
The Acer Nitro 14 will be available in North America starting in May, with a base price of $1,300.
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The newest model from the company, Nitro 16, is coming out in versions for both Intel and AMD processors, with different model numbers (AN16-73 for Intel and AN16-43 for AMD). The Intel variant can have an Intel Core i7-14700HX chip, while the AMD version can feature a Ryzen 9 8945HS (the same as the top-tier Nitro 14). The main differences between the two are minimal weight variations (5.37 lbs for AMD, 5.4 lbs for Intel) and Wi-Fi (Intel's branded Killer Wireless Wi-Fi 6E compared to a nondescript Wi-Fi 6E for AMD).
The Intel and AMD versions of the Nitro 16 both come equipped with Nvidia graphics, capable of reaching up to an RTX 4060 with 8GB of dedicated GDDR6 RAM. Less expensive options may feature either an RTX 4050 or 3050 instead.
The laptops feature screens with a resolution of up to 2560 x 1600, brightness of 500 nits, a refresh rate of 165Hz, and a response time of 3ms. Each laptop can support up to 32GB of DDR5 SDRAM and 2TB of storage. They are equipped with 76Wh batteries but have basic 720p webcams.
Both versions of the Nitro 16 are set to be released in North America in May, with a starting price of $1,400. More detailed pricing and configuration information will be available around the time of the launch, so stay tuned.
