Acer, the renowned technology brand, has introduced its latest gaming laptop, the Acer Nitro 16, in India. This new addition to the Nitro series comes with powerful hardware specifications, including an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS octa-core processor and two GPU variants — the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 and GeForce RTX 4050. The laptop boasts a 16-inch LED-backlit TFT LCD screen, offering gamers an immersive visual experience, along with a customisable 4-Zone RGB backlight keyboard to elevate their gaming setup.
Acer has been making significant strides in the gaming laptop market, launching various models over the past few months, including the Acer Swift Edge 16, Acer Predator Triton 16, and Acer Aspire 5. The 2023 Acer Aspire 5 model, featuring the 13th Gen Intel Core i5 1335U processor, has been priced at Rs. 70,990 in India.
Pricing and Availability:
The Acer Nitro 16, equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 6GB graphics card, is available in India for Rs. 1,14,990. Alternatively, customers can opt for the variant with Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 and 8GB graphics, which is priced at Rs. 1,43,550. Both models are offered in the sleek Obsidian Black color option. Interested buyers can purchase the gaming laptop from various channels, including Acer exclusive stores nationwide, Acer E-store, Amazon, and Flipkart.
Specifications and Features:
The Acer Nitro 16 boasts a 16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) LED-backlit TFT IPS LCD display with a rapid refresh rate of up to 165Hz and a peak brightness of 400 nits. Gamers can enjoy smoother gameplay with the fast Grey to Grey response time of 3ms through Overdrive. Powering the device is the octa-core AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS processor, coupled with up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM and 512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe storage.
The laptop comes with two GPU options — either the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics with 6GB of dedicated GDDR6 VRAM or the GeForce RTX 4060 with 8GB of dedicated GDDR6 VRAM. It comes pre-installed with the 64-bit Windows 11 operating system. To ensure efficient cooling during intensive gaming sessions, the Nitro 16 is equipped with a dual-fan cooling system.
Other noteworthy features include dual 2W speakers offering stereo output, a multi-gesture touchpad for precise control, and a customisable 4-Zone RGB backlight keyboard with NitroSense keys for a personalized gaming experience.
Connectivity options on the laptop include one USB 3.2 Gen 2 port with power-off charging, USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with DC-in, USB 2.0 port, and USB 4 port. The device is powered by a 90Wh battery, accompanied by a 330W AC adapter, delivering up to 10 hours of battery life. In terms of dimensions, it weighs 2.7 kilograms and measures 36.01cm x 2.8cm x 27.99cm.
With its high-performance specifications and sleek design, the Acer Nitro 16 aims to cater to the gaming community seeking an optimal gaming experience without compromising on style and portability.