Gaming laptops have been around for ages and are getting more powerful, faster, and sleeker. The latest upcoming Acer Nitro gaming systems include four new AI-capable gaming laptops and an AI-capable gaming desktop computer. These new gaming laptops with Copilot+ are great for gamers with limited space, mobile gamers, and creators.
Overview
Acer has this summary to say about their latest Nitro AI gaming laptops:
- All the Nitro laptops feature up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU.
- The new Nitro 16S AI and the Nitro V 16S AI slim gaming laptops measure less than 19.9mm and feature a metal chassis for added durability.
- The Nitro 18 AI (AN18-61) offers a large 18-inch panel with up to WQXGA (2560×1600) resolution, a 165 Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut support and NVIDIA G-SYNC.
- The Nitro 16 AI (AN16-61) features up to a WQXGA-resolution display, a blazing fast 180 Hz refresh rate, 400 nits peak brightness and NVIDIA G-SYNC.
- The Nitro 16S AI (AN16S-61) features up to a WQXGA-resolution display, blazing fast 180 Hz refresh rate, 400 nits peak brightness and NVIDIA G-SYNC.
- The Nitro V 16S AI (ANV16S-61) comes with up to a WQXGA resolution display, 180 Hz refresh rate, 400 nits brightness and 3 ms response time.
- The Nitro 20 (N20-100) desktop features up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor or an Intel Core i5-13420H desktop processor. It also features up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU. Focusing on better energy efficiency with a smaller footprint, it’s just 15 litres and sports a cool, minimalist housing design. An integrated fingerprint sensor on the power button unlocks the device without needing a password or PIN.
Now let’s get into the meat behind each model!
Acer Nitro 18 AI gaming laptop
First up is the largest of the Acer AI gaming laptops: the Nitro 18. With an 18-inch panel, 165Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, and resolutions of up to 2560×1600, this gaming laptop offers a large screen for immersive gaming and more desktop space for creators.
Other key specs include:
- AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor, or AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 processor
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 TI, RTX 5070, or RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
- Up to 32GB 5600Hz DDR5 memory
- Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 2280 SSD (2 slots)
- Dual fans, Quad-intake, Quad-exhaust, Liquid metal thermal grease, Vector heat pipes
- 90 Whr battery
- DTS X:Ultra dual speakers
- FHD IR camera
- Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, RJ45 Ethernet
- 4-zone RGB keyboard, NitroSense 2.0/Experience Zone, Acer PurifiedView, Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0, Acer ProCam, Acer LiveArt, Copilot+ PC features, 3 months of PC Game Pass
As you can see from the specifications above, the Acer Nitro 18 AI gaming laptop will offer a smooth gaming experience. The Nitro 18 AI will be available in the EMEA starting in August, with North American availability and pricing coming at a later date.
Acer Nitro 16 AI gaming laptop
Next up is the slightly smaller, but just as capable, Nitro 16 AI gaming laptop. With up to the same 2560×1600 resolution as the Nitro 18 AI, this smaller laptop features a 180Hz refresh rate and 400 nits of peak brightness.
Other key specs include:
- AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor, or AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 processor
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 TI, RTX 5070, or RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
- Up to 32GB 5600Hz DDR5 memory
- Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 2280 SSD (2 slots)
- Dual fans, Quad-intake, Quad-exhaust, Liquid metal thermal grease
- 90 Whr battery
- DTS X:Ultra dual speakers
- FHD IR camera
- Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, RJ45 Ethernet
- 4-zone RGB keyboard, NitroSense 2.0/Experience Zone, Acer PurifiedView, Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0, Acer ProCam, Acer LiveArt, Copilot+ PC features, 3 months of PC Game Pass
The Acer Nitro 16 AI gaming laptop will offer an even smoother gaming experience with its 180Hz refresh rate. The Nitro 16 AI will be available in the EMEA starting in July, with North American availability announced for Q3, with pricing coming later.
Acer Nitro slim AI gaming laptops
Looking for something even slimmer? The Nitro 16S AI and Nitro V 16S AI gaming laptops have a sleek metal chassis that is less than 19.9mm thick. That doesn’t make them any less capable, however, with both models featuring similar specifications as the Nitro 18 AI and Nitro 16 AI, including up to AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPUs. While lighter and slimmer, they do feature a slightly smaller 76Whr battery as opposed to the larger 90Whr battery of the other two AI gaming laptops.
Other key specs of the Acer Nitro 16S AI include:
- AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor, or AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 processor
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 TI, RTX 5070, or RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
- Up to 32GB 5600Hz DDR5 memory
- Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 2280 SSD (2 slots)
- Dual plastic fans, Quad-intake, Quad-exhaust
- 76 Whr battery
- DTS X:Ultra dual speakers
- FHD IR camera
- Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, RJ45 Ethernet
- 4-zone RGB keyboard, NitroSense 2.0/Experience Zone, Acer PurifiedView, Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0, Acer ProCam, Acer LiveArt, Copilot+ PC features, 3 months of PC Game Pass
Other key specs of the Acer Nitro V 16S AI include:
- AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 or RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
- Up to 32GB 5600Hz DDR5 memory
- Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 2280 SSD (2 slots)
- Dual plastic fans, Quad-intake, Quad-exhaust
- 76 Whr battery
- DTS X:Ultra dual speakers
- FHD IR camera
- Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, RJ45 Ethernet
- 4-zone RGB keyboard, NitroSense 2.0/Experience Zone, Acer PurifiedView, Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0, Acer ProCam, Acer LiveArt, Copilot+ PC features, 3 months of PC Game Pass
Depending on how you plan to use and travel with your AI gaming laptop, both options offer a highly capable, lighter, thinner design for added mobility. The Nitro 16S AI will be available in EMEA starting in July, while the Nitro V 16S AI will be available in August. In North America, the Nitro 16S AI is expected to be available in Q3 and the Nitro V 16S AI at a later date – pricing for both will be available closer to launch.
Acer Nitro 20 gaming desktop
For those who prefer a gaming desktop, the Nitro 20 is the latest budget-friendly gaming system from Acer. Enclosed in a compact 15-litre case, the Nitro 20 features an AMD Ryzen AI chip, offering smooth local AI capabilities. If you prefer Intel, there will also be an Intel Core i5-13420H processor option available.
Other key specs include:
- AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, AMD Ryzen AI 7 8845HS processor, or Intel Core i5-13420H processor
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 (8GB) or RTX 3050 (6GB) GPU
- Up to 32GB 5600Hz DDR5 memory
- Up to 1TB PCIe Gen 4 2280 SSD, up to 1TB 3.5″ HDD storage
- Up to Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
- Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit Ethernet
- 500W Power Supply
- Front ports: 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C, 2x Audio Jack
- Rear ports: 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1x LAN, 2x Audio Jack, 1x COM port, 1x D-Sub port, 1x HDMI
- Expansions: 1x PCIe x16 slot, 1x PCIe x1 slot, 1x M.2 slot (for SSD), 1x M.2 slot (for WLAN)
With all the available ports and expansion slots, the Acer Nitro 20 gaming desktop should be a solid choice for entry-level gamers. It will be available in EMEA in July, with pricing and North American availability coming at a later date.
Availability & pricing
U.S. and Canadian pricing have yet to be announced for the above systems and will be available closer to launch. The Nitro 16 AI and Nitro V 16S AI gaming laptops will be available in North America in Q3 of this year, with the rest coming at a later date. The systems will also be launching in the EMEA in July and August.
