At CES 2025, Acer introduced the Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11, expanding its handheld gaming portfolio with powerful devices designed to enhance mobile gaming experiences. Equipped with AMD Ryzen 8040 Series processors and cutting-edge graphics, these handhelds promise exceptional performance, immersive visuals, and seamless gameplay on the go.
Acer Nitro Blaze 8
The Acer Nitro Blaze 8 is designed for gamers who seek power and portability in a compact handheld device. Powered by AMD Ryzen processors and Radeon graphics, it delivers immersive visuals and smooth gameplay for AAA titles.
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS (8-core, 16-thread, 24MB cache, up to 5.1 GHz)
- Graphics: AMD Radeon 780M (RDNA 3), up to 2.7 GHz
- Display: 8.8” WQXGA (2560×1600), IPS, 144Hz, 500 nits, 10-point touch
- Memory: 16GB LPDDR5X, 7500 MT/s
- Storage: Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
- Audio: DTS:X Ultra, dual 2W speakers
- Ports: USB4 (40Gbps), USB 3.2 (Type-C and Type-A), microSD slot
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- Battery: 55Wh Li-Polymer
- Weight: 720g
- OS: Windows 11 Home
Pricing and Availability:
- Available in North America in Q2 2025, starting at USD $899.99.
Acer Nitro Blaze 11
The Acer Nitro Blaze 11 takes handheld gaming to the next level with a larger display and enhanced features like detachable controllers and a built-in stand for versatile gameplay.
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS (8-core, 16-thread, 24MB cache, up to 5.1 GHz)
- Graphics: AMD Radeon 780M (RDNA 3), up to 2.7 GHz
- Display: 10.95” WQXGA (2560×1600), IPS, 120Hz, 500 nits, 10-point touch
- Memory: 16GB LPDDR5X, 7500 MT/s
- Storage: Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
- Audio: DTS:X Ultra, dual 2W speakers, Hall Effect triggers and sticks
- Ports: USB4 (40Gbps), USB 3.2 (Type-C and Type-A), microSD slot
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- Battery: 55Wh Li-Polymer
- Extras: Detachable controllers, built-in stand, front camera for streaming
- Weight: Slightly heavier than the Blaze 8
- OS: Windows 11 Home
Pricing and Availability:
- Available in North America in Q2 2025, starting at USD $1,099.99.
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