Acer has expanded its handheld gaming lineup with the introduction of the Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11 at CES 2025.
Alongside the handhelds, Acer also launched the Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller, a portable accessory for mobile gamers.
First, the Nitro Blaze 8 features an 8.8-inch WQXGA display with a 144Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile, the Nitro Blaze 11 steps up with a larger 10.95-inch WQXGA display at 120Hz.
Both models run on the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processor and AMD Radeon 780M graphics.
For memory and storage, the handhelds are equipped with 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSDs. They also include Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, DTS:X Ultra Audio, and Acer’s Game Space app for managing games and apps.
Acer’s Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller is designed for Android and iOS devices, featuring adjustable grips that support phones up to 8.3 inches. It offers 18W fast pass-through charging.
Pricing and Availability
• Nitro Blaze 8: Starts at $899PHP 52,158INR 77,158EUR 874CNY 6,584 (~PHP 50,200USD 863INR 73,965EUR 835CNY 6,335), available in Q2 2025
• Nitro Blaze 11: Starts at $1,099PHP 63,762INR 94,323EUR 1,068CNY 8,048 (~PHP 61,400USD 1,055INR 90,467EUR 1,021CNY 7,749), available in Q2 2025
• Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller: Starts at $69.99PHP 4,061INR 6,007EUR 68CNY 513 (~PHP 3,900USD 67INR 5,746EUR 65CNY 492), available in Q2 2025
Local pricing and availability for the Philippines are yet to be announced.
What do you think of Acer’s Nitro Blaze lineup? Are these handhelds worth the hype? Let us know in the comments!
Acer Nitro Blaze 8 specs:
8.8-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS Display @ 144Hz
500 nits brightness, 97% DCI-P3, 10-point touch panel
AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processor (8-core, 16-thread, up to 5.1GHz)
AMD Radeon 780M Graphics (RDNA 3, 12 CUs, up to 2.7GHz)
16GB LPDDR5X RAM @ 7500 MT/s
Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
1 x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps), 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-A, MicroSD slot
2 x 2W speakers, 1 x D-Mic, 3.5mm audio jack
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
55Wh battery, 65W USB-C charging
Dimensions: 30.5 x 13.4 x 2.2 cm, Weight: 720g
Acer Nitro Blaze 11 specs:
10.95-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS Display @ 120Hz
500 nits brightness, 98% DCI-P3, 10-point touch panel
AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processor (8-core, 16-thread, up to 5.1GHz)
AMD Radeon 780M Graphics (RDNA 3, 12 CUs, up to 2.7GHz)
16GB LPDDR5X RAM @ 7500 MT/s
Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
1 x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps), 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-A, MicroSD slot
2 x 2W speakers, 1 x D-Mic, 3.5mm audio jack
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
55Wh battery, 100W USB-C charging
Dimensions: 36.4 x 17.1 x 1.59 cm, Weight: 1050g
Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller:
Foldable, portable design compatible with Android and iOS
Supports devices up to 8.3 inches
USB Type-C connection with rubber pads for secure grip
18W pass-through fast charging
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