Acer Announces New Copilot+ PCs, Handheld Gaming PCs, and Laptops

At CES today, Acer announced a metric ton of new PC models, including new-generation handheld gaming PCs, the Nitro Blaze 8 and 11. Also new, Acer’s first desktop Copilot+ PC.

“We are excited to introduce the Copilot+ PC to our desktop portfolio, combining powerful performance with advanced AI technology, in versatile PC designs,” Acer senior director Marc Ho said. “Our goal is to empower users to achieve and accomplish more through our devices and by extending the latest in AI innovations.”

Here’s what’s new.

Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11 handheld gaming PCs. Powered by AMD Ryzen 8040 series processors and AMD Radeon 780M graphics, these new devices come with Windows 11, 16 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of storage, and 8.8- or 10.95-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) touch displays with up to 144 Hz refresh rates and utilize Radeon Super Resolution and AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution technologies. They include USB 4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Type-C, and USB 3.2 Type-A ports, a microSD card slot, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3, and customers get three months of PC Game Pass. The Nitro Blaze 8 starts at $899, while the Nitro Blaze 11 starts at $1099. Both will be available in Q2.

Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller. Compatible with iPhone and Android phones, the Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller features a foldable design and pass-through 18-watt fast charging, and can accommodates devices with screens up to 8.3 inches. It costs $69.99 and will be available in Q2.

Nitro V series gaming laptops. This broad new line of gaming laptops features a range of models with 14-, 15-, 16-, and 17-inch displays, up to AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 or Intel Core 7 processor 240H with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics and NVIDIA DLSS 3.5. Each features the Nitro Key for configuring performance, Acer PurifiedVoice and Acer PurifiedView technologies, and each is a Copilot+ PC. These laptops will ship throughout the year worldwide and at a variety of price points.

Swift Go. This family of ultra-light laptops will ship with 3K OLED ( with VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 500 and Eyesafe 2.0 certification) or 2K IPS touch displays in 14- and 16-inch configurations, Intel Core Ultra 200H series processors with Intel Arc graphics, up to 32 GB of RAM, and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. The Swift Go 16 arrives in April for $949.99 and up, while the Acer Swift Go 14 arrives in May at $899.99 and up.

Aspire Vero 16. This carbon-neutral laptop is made of over 70 percent post-consumer recycled plastic and bio-based oyster shell material and is easy to repair. It ships with Intel Core Ultra 200H series processors and Intel Arc graphics, up to 32 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and MIL-STD-810H durability. It ships in April for $799.99 and up.

Swift Go 16 AI and Swift Go 14 AI. These Copilot+ PC laptops feature an all-new design, MD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors, OLED (with DisplayHDR TrueBlack 500 and Eyesafe 2.0-certification, and up to 120 Hz refresh rates) and IPS touch display options, AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processors, a 1440p QHD IR camera, DTS X audio, and AI-powered Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0 and Acer UserSensing 2.0 features. The Acer Swift Go 16 AI arrives in April at $949.99 and up, while the The Acer Swift Go 14 AI lands a month later at $899.99 and up.

Aspire 14 AI. This lightweight AI laptop features up to an Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processor, up to 32 GB of RAM, two Thunderbolt 4/USB 4 ports, a 180-degree lay-flat hinge, and a 14-inch 16:10 OLED or WUXGA touch-enabled display panel with narrow bezels. It ships in February at $899.99 and up.

Aspire S AI & Aspire C AI. These AI All-in-One (AIAIO?) PCs provide white, minimalist designs with a 23.8-inch Full HD 120 Hz or 27-inch Full HD or QHD (2560 x 1440) display, a 2 MP Windows Hello camera with a privacy shutter, HDMI 2.0, two USB 3.2, two USB 2.0, and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports, two 3-watt speakers, and more. The C-series AIOs offer up to QHD (2560×1440) resolution a 180 Hz refresh rate, up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM, up to a 1 TB M.2 PCIe SSD, and AMD Radeon 800M Graphics. The AIOs all begin shipping in Q2 at various price points.

Acer Revo Box AI. This compact, NUC-style AI PC features Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, up to 32 GB of RAM, up to 1 TB of SSD storage, DisplayPort, HDMI 2.1, USB 4 Type-C and dual 2.5G ethernet ports, and a Wireless Elite 19 keyboard and mouse. It starts at $799.99 and will begin shipping in Q2.