During the CES 2023 event, Acer unveiled two new models from its popular Nitro series of gaming laptops earlier today (4th January 2023). These are the latest additions in the Nitro lineup and features latest gen technology like 13th Gen Intel CPUs and Nvidia RTX 40 series GPUs. So let’s have a look at the two models.

Acer Nitro 16

Talking about the smaller variant first, the Nitro 16 (AN16-51) gaming laptop sports a 16 inch WUXGA or WQXGA display, which has a 5 percent larger screen real estate than the previous generation. Furthermore, the display also offers 165Hz high refresh rate that supports NVIDIA Advanced Optimus for seamless switching between integrated and the discrete graphics card. Being a gaming laptop, the new Nitro 16 also offers a 4 zone RGB backlit keyboard while also offering a 100 percent sRGB color gamut support.

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Acer Nitro 17

The Nitro 17 is the more expensive models between the two new gaming laptops. As the name suggests, it sports a taller 17.3 inch display that comes with multiple display option. This includes a FHD resolution with either 144Hz or 165Hz refresh rate or a QHD display with a 165Hz refresh rate. This model also offers a large touchpad and a high screen to body ratio of 81 percent. This gaming laptop offers a 4 zone RGB backlit keyboard as well.

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both The new laptop runs on Windows 11 out of the box and houses up to 32GB of DDR5 4800MHz RAM and up to 2TB of M.2 PCIe Gen 4 storage. Notably, the company is also offering the new gaming laptops with one month of Xbox Game Pass or PC Game Pass. This offers buyers access to hundreds of popular PC titles. Apart from the larger display and size, both laptops feature much of the same internal layout and design. The Nitro 16 and Nitro 17 feature a dual fan design that is complimented with four fan outlets with two located on the sides and two on the rear.

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There is even an upper air intake that is further supplemented by liquid metal thermal grease for improved cooling. The NitroSense software and NitroSense key, which enables users to control and adjust the fan speed and power performance as well. Each laptop comes with an HD camera, two microphones, and two speakers with DTS:X Ultra audio. They also come with an array of ports like HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, two Thunderbolt 4, three USB 3.2 Gen 2, and a power delivery port.

Pricing & Availability

The Acer Nitro 16 will be available in North America in May 2023 for a price tag of 1,199.99 US Dollars. On the other hand, it will also go on sale in China and in EMEA regions in May as well for a price tag of 6,599 Yuan (roughly 958 US Dollars) and 1,499 Euros (roughly 1,588 US Dollars) respectively. Lastly, the Acer Nitro 17 will also go on sale in North American and EMEA markets in May 2023, with a price tag of 1,199.99 US Dollars and 1,599 Euros (roughly 1,693 US Dollars) respectively.

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