Acer has made a significant splash in the gaming hardware market at IFA 2024, unveiling its first handheld gaming PC, the Nitro Blaze 7, alongside a range of other gaming products. The Nitro Blaze 7 features an AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processor with Ryzen AI, a 7-inch Full HD IPS touchscreen with a 144Hz refresh rate, and up to 2TB of storage. This device aims to compete with established players like the Asus ROG Ally and Steam Deck in the growing handheld PC gaming market.In addition to the Nitro Blaze 7, Acer introduced new Nitro gaming laptops, including the Nitro V 14 and Nitro V 16, which feature AMD Ryzen 8040 or Intel Core 14th generation processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 or 4060 GPUs. The company also unveiled Swift AI laptops with Intel Core Ultra CPUs, offering up to 29 hours of battery life.One of the most eye-catching announcements was the Nitro XV240 F6, a 24.1-inch monitor boasting a 600Hz refresh rate, which Acer claims is the world’s first. This ultra-high refresh rate monitor is accompanied by other models in the ‘UltraSpeed’ series, featuring refresh rates of 500Hz and 520Hz.Perhaps the most innovative reveal was Project DualPlay, a concept gaming laptop that features a detachable controller integrated into the touchpad. This unique design allows the controller to be used wirelessly or split into two separate controllers for multiplayer gaming.While Acer’s entry into the handheld gaming PC market with the Nitro Blaze 7 has generated interest, some analysts note that the device may be late to market and lacking in innovation compared to established competitors. Pricing and availability for many of these new products, including the Nitro Blaze 7, have not yet been announced.
Key points
- Acer has entered the handheld gaming PC market with the Nitro Blaze 7, featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processor and a 7-inch 144Hz display.
- Acer unveiled Project DualPlay, a concept gaming laptop with a detachable controller integrated into the touchpad.
- The company introduced the world’s first 600Hz gaming monitor, the Nitro XV240 F6.
- Acer also launched new Nitro gaming laptops and Swift AI laptops with improved performance and battery life.
Contradictions👾While some sources praise Acer’s entry into the handheld gaming market, others suggest that the Nitro Blaze 7 may be late to market and lacking innovation.
