Nitro Blaze 7 - Acer's Handheld Gaming PC Announced

Summary:

Acer Nitro Blaze 7 delivers fast and smooth gameplay, powered by AMD Ryzen™ 8040 Series processors with up to 39 total AI TOPS, up to 2 TB of storage, and 16 GB LPDDR5x memory.
Offers immersive and stutter-free visuals on a Full HD, 144 Hz refresh rate IPS touch panel, paired with AMD Radeon™ 780M Graphics, Radeon Super Resolution, and AMD FreeSync™ Premium technology.
The customized Acer Game Space app integrates mainstream gaming platforms on the Windows 11-powered handheld.
The compact and lightweight design allows for portable gaming anywhere and ensures lightning-fast connections with Wi-Fi 6E support.

Acer Nitro Blaze 7: A Powerful and Portable AI Handheld Gaming Device

Acer’s new Nitro Blaze 7 handheld gaming PC delivers lightning-fast performance and efficiency for everyday gaming and entertainment. Featuring an AMD Ryzen™ 7 8840HS processor that boasts up to an impressive 39 total AI TOPS and Ryzen AI technology, users can expect optimized efficiency and support for on-device AI-powered capabilities. It leverages AMD Radeon 780M graphics, and Radeon Super Resolution in the panel for real-time graphical upscaling and lag-free experiences. The 7-inch FHD (1920x1080) IPS touch display offers a rapid 144 Hz refresh rate, 100% sRGB coverage, and AMD FreeSync™ Premium to bring ultra-smooth scenes and tear-free gameplay. The Nitro Blaze 7 also ensures seamless multitasking and ample space for games, media, and other files. It provides generous storage capacity of up to 2 TB of M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD and 16 GB LPDDR5x memory at 7500 MT/s for higher data transfer rates and bandwidth.

Users can effortlessly navigate through the Windows 11 gaming handheld’s library of games thanks to the new Acer Game Space feature. Gamers gain quick access to the space and can curate it with their most beloved game titles. It is also fully compatible with mainstream gaming platforms and includes 3 months of PC Game Pass for access to hundreds of high-quality PC games.

Whether it is selecting items in their inventory, drawing paths for characters, or zooming in to take a closer look, the Nitro Blaze’s design gives users full intuitive control. The touch interface’s responsive controls allow players to engage games more naturally and give more possibilities for innovative gameplay mechanics. Plus, a hotkey that instantly transports players to their game libraries, and the Nitro Blaze’s joystick and directional buttons make it even easier to navigate through the gaming realm with greater precision and versatility.

For high-speed connectivity, the Nitro gaming handheld supports Wi-Fi 6E and incorporates various ports for seamless device and accessory pairing including USB4® (Type-C) with fast charging, and a MicroSD card reader to expand storage capacity.

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.

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Feature	ACER Nitro Blaze 7	MSI Claw 8 AI+	Lenovo Legion Go	ASUS ROG Ally X	Steam Deck OLED
Architecture	AMD Zen4 & RDNA3	Intel Lion Cove, Skymont Xe2-LPG	AMD Zen4 & RDNA3	AMD Zen4 & RDNA3	AMD Zen 2 & RDNA 2
APU	Ryzen 7 8840HS 8C/16T up to 5.1 GHz	Core Ultra 200V	Ryzen Z1 Extreme 8C/16T up to 5.1 GHz	Ryzen Z1 Extreme 8C/16T up to 5.1 GHz	Custom AMD ‘Van Gogh’ APU
SoC GPU	AMD Radeon 780M 12CU @ 2.7 GHz	Arc 140V Graphics 8 Xe2-Cores	AMD Radeon 780M 12CU @ 2.7 GHz	AMD Radeon 780M 12CU @ 2.7 GHz	8 RDNA 2 CUs @ 1.6 GHz
SoC TDP	20-30W	17W	9-30W	9-30W	4-15W
External GPU	TBC	2x Thunderbolt 4	USB4	USB4	DisplayPort over USB-C
Memory Capacity	16GB LPDDR5x-7500	16 or 32GB LPDDR-8533	16GB LPDDR5x-7500	24GB LPDDR5x-7500	16GB LPDDR5-6400
Storage Capacity	Up to 2TB	TBC	1TB/512GB	1TB	512GB / 1TB
Storage Type	M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD PCIe 4.0×4	M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD PCIe 4.0×4	M.2 NVMe 2242 SSD PCIe 4.0×4	M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD PCIe 4.0×4	NVMe SSD
Display	7″ 1920×1080, 144Hz (VRR), 500 nits	8″ 1920×1200 120Hz (VRR), 500 nits	8.8″ 2560×1600 IPS, 144Hz, 500 nits	7″ 1920×1080, 120Hz (VRR), 500 nits, 7ms	7.4″ 1280×800, 90Hz OLED, 1000 nits (HDR)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.3	Wi-Fi 7 + BT 5.4	Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.2	Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.2	Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.3
Battery	50.04 WH	~80 Wh	49.2 Wh, 900 mAh	80 Wh	50Whr
Weight	670 g	TBC	854g	678g	640g
Dimensions (L×W×H)	25.6 × 11.35 × 2.25 cm	TBC	29.9 × 13.1 × 4.1 cm	28.0 × 11.4 × 3.7 cm	298 × 117 × 50 mm
Default OS	Windows 11	Windows 11	Windows 11	Windows 11	SteamOS 3
Retail Launch Price	TBC	TBC	$699/€799	$799	$549 / $649
Release Date	TBC	Early 2025	October 2023	July 2024	Available now

Specifications

Product Name	Acer Nitro Blaze 7
Model	GN771
Operating System	Windows 11 Home
Processors	AMD Ryzen™ 7 8840HS (8-Core, 16-threads, 24 MB cache, up to 5.1 GHz max boost) <br> 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	7" Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS Display, 144 Hz, 500 nits, 10-point touch panel, 7 ms response time, 100% sRGB, AMD FreeSync™ Premium
Memory	16GB LPDDR5x SDRAM, 7500 MT/s (onboard)
Storage	Up to 2 TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 x4 Gen 4 SSD
I/O Ports	2 x USB4® (Type-C 40 Gbps), Micro SD Card (SD 4.0)
Control and Input	A B X Y buttons, D-Pad, LB/RB Bumpers, LS/RS Sticks, LT/RT Hall effect triggers, Power button with fingerprint reader, volume button, view button, menu button, Acer Game Space button, Pop-up keyboard button, Acer quick menu button, Mode switch button
Audio	Speaker: 2 x 1W <br> Microphone: 2 x D-Mic <br> Audio Jack: 3.5 mm CTIA
Battery, Battery life	50.04 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	25.6 (W) x 11.35 (D) x 2.25 (H) cm
Weight	670 g