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Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Acer Unveils Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11: Expanding its Handheld Gaming Portfolio

 Acer today launched the new Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11 handheld gaming devices,designed to elevate mobile gaming experiences with cutting-edge performance and versatile features. Powered by AMD Ryzen 8840HS processors, 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory, and up to 2 TB of storage, the Nitro Blaze series boasts lightning-fast performance and responsiveness. Their WQXGA touch panels(8.8-inch or 10.95-inch) featuring Radeon Super Resolution and AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution technology, ensure fluid image quality. The dedicated Acer Game Space application simplifiesmanaging and accessing popular games and applications on handheld gaming PCs.




 

The new Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller enhances the mobile gaming experience by enabling users to game anywhere and anytime with its foldable design. It supports fast charging to allow uninterrupted gaming sessions while powering mobile devices quickly.

Acer Nitro Blaze Handheld Gaming Device 

Powered by AMD Ryzen™ 8840HS processors with Ryzen AIdelivering up to 39 TOPSthe Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11handheld gaming devices meet high-performance requirements to support smooth AAA gaming. They feature up to 144 Hz WQXGA touch displays (8.8-inch or 10.95-inch) with 500 nitsbrightness, combined with AMD Radeon 780M graphics, RadeonSuper Resolution, and AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution technology for rapid graphical upscaling and stunning, tear-free frames. With 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM at 7500 MT/s and up to 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe storage, users can expect fast-paced action and minimal loading time on their handheld devices.

Managing and accessing the most in-demand games applications on their handhelds’ libraries are made seamless thanks to the dedicated on-device hotkey that leads straight to the Acer Game Space application. The devices easily adapt for playing, browsing, or working, featuring DTS:X® Ultra Audio and Hall Effect triggers and sticks. The Nitro Blaze 11 also includesdetachable controllers for solo and connected play and a sturdy built-in stand, plus a front camera for video calls and streaming. Fast connectivity options supported on the Nitro Blaze devices include USB 4 (Type-C), USB 3.2 (Type-C), Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. Additionally, users get three months of PC Game Pass. PC Game Pass is designed for PC players, including games on day one such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Ara: History Untold, and titles fromEA Play.

Acer Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller

The Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller’s portable and foldable design is ideal for players who want to game as they go. The plug-and-play controller is compatible with Android and iOS devices, featuring an adjustable design that accommodates screens up to 8.3 inches. It connects to phones seamlessly via a USB Type-C port, and the included rubber pads provide securegrips, holding devices of various sizes, even with caseswhileensuring a comfortable feel during gameplay. Gaming sessions are kept uninterrupted with pass-through 18W fast-charging support to ensure extended, and worry-free gameplay

Pricing and Availability

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.

Visit Acer’s Media Center for product images and specifications, or visit the Press Room to see all announcements.

 

Specifications  

Product Name

Acer Nitro Blaze 8

Model 

GN782U

Operating System

Windows 11 Home 

Processor

AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS (8-Core, 16-threads, 24 MB cache, up to 5.1 GHz max boost)

AMD Ryzen AI, Supports up to total 39 AI TOPS

Graphics 

AMD Radeon 780M (Up to 2.7 GHz, AMD RDNA 3 12 CUs)

Screen

8.8WQXGA (2560 x 1600IPS Display, 144 Hz, 500 nits, 10-point touch panel, 97% DCI-P3 Color Gamut

Memory

16 GB LPDDR5X SDRAM, 7500 MT/s (onboard)

Storage

Up to 2 TB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe™ SSD

I/O Ports 

1 x USB4® Type-C (40 Gbps)1 x USB 3.2 Type-C1 x USB 3.2 Type-A ,Micro SD Card (SDHC)

Control and Input

A B X Y buttons, D-Pad, LB/RB Bumpers, LS/RS Hall effect Sticks, LT/RT Hall effect triggers, Power button, volume button, view button, menu button, Acer Game Space buttonAcer quickmenu button, Marco buttons

Audio

Speaker: 2 x 2W

Microphone: 1 x D-Mic 

Audio Jack: 3.5 mm CTIA 

Battery

55 Wh Li-Polymer battery

Power Supply

65 W Type-C AC Adapter

WLAN and Bluetooth

Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3

Software 

Acer Game Space, PC Game Pass (3 months)

Dimensions 

30.5 (W) x 13.4 (D) x 2.2 (H) cm

Weight

720 g

 

 

Product Name

Acer Nitro Blaze 11

Model 

GN7112U

Operating System

Windows 11 Home 

Processor 

AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS (8-Core, 16-threads, 24 MB cache, up to 5.1 GHz max boost)

AMD Ryzen AI, Supports up to total 39 AI TOPS

Graphics 

AMD Radeon 780M (Up to 2.7 GHz, AMD RDNA 3 12 CUs)

Screen

10.95WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS Display, 120 Hz, 500 nits, 10-point touch panel, 98% DCI-P3 Color Gamut

Memory

16 GB LPDDR5X SDRAM, 7500 MT/s (onboard)

Storage

Up to 2 TB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe™ SSD

I/O Ports 

1 x USB4® Type-C (40 Gbps), 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C1 x USB 3.2 Type-A, Micro SD Card (SDHC)

Control and Input

A B X Y buttons, D-Pad, LB/RB Bumpers, LS/RS Hall effect Sticks, LT/RT Hall effect triggers, Power button, volume button, view button, menu button, Acer Game Space button, Acer quick menu button, Marco buttons

Audio

Speaker: 2 x 2W

Microphone: 1 x D-Mic 

Audio Jack: 3.5 mm CTIA 

Battery

55 Wh Li-Polymer battery

Power Supply

100W Type-C AC Adapter

WLAN and Bluetooth

Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3

Software 

Acer Game Space, PC Game Pass (3 months)

Dimensions 

36.4 (W) x 17.1 (D) x 1.59 (H) cm 

Weight

1050 g

 

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