In September 2024, Acer announced the portable gaming PC Nitro Blaze 7, and now at CES 2025, the company introduced new models — the 8.8-inch Nitro Blaze 8 and the 10.95-inch Nitro Blaze 11.
The new devices are equipped with an 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processor with a maximum clock speed of 5.1 GHz, 16 GB of LPDDR5X SDRAM, AMD Radeon 780M graphics, storage up to 2 TB, and Windows 11 as the operating system. The differences between the models lie in their size, weight, charging, and the fact that the controllers on the larger model can be detached.
Both models feature screens with a WQXGA resolution (1366×768 pixels) and a 120 Hz refresh rate on the smaller version and 144 Hz on the larger one. They also come equipped with Radeon Super Resolution and AMD Fidelity FX Super Resolution technologies. To enhance the gaming experience, the new portable Acer PCs are equipped with the Acer Game Space program, which, according to the company, facilitates managing and accessing popular games and applications.
Both devices are equipped with 55 Wh lithium-polymer batteries and support fast charging: 65W on the 8.8-inch version and 100W on the 10.95-inch version. They also feature Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 support, along with a dedicated Ryzen AI chip that delivers up to 39 TOPS. In terms of ports, the new Acer portable PCs have USB 4 (Type-C), USB 3.2 (Type-C), USB 3.2 (Type-A), and a Micro SD slot.
Additionally, Acer introduced the Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller, which, besides the new portable PCs, will also be compatible with smartphones and devices running Android and iOS with screens up to 8.3 inches. The controller will connect to smartphones via Type-C and support charging at up to 18W. It will be available for purchase in Q1 2025 for $69.
The Acer Nitro Blaze 8 will be available in North America in the second quarter for $899, while in countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, it will be priced at €999. The same price and availability will apply to the Nitro Blaze 11 model. Additionally, customers who purchase the devices will receive three months of PC Game Pass for free.