Today Acer announced new gaming laptops from their Nitro line. These new models wil be AI capable with them being CoPilot+ PCs. To push the strength of these laptops further will be they can run up to AMD Ryzen AI 9 processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs.
On the desktop side is their Acer Nitro 20. It can also run up t a AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor and RTX 50 Series GPU. Its a rather clean minimalist design with just the Acer Nitro logo on the front.
You can learn more about their latest Nitro laptops and desktop below…
New Acer Nitro AI laptops with slim options and the Nitro 20 desktop offer solid performance and essential AI capabilities, supported by new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPUs
Editor’s Summary
- Acer expands its Nitro gaming line with the Nitro AI gaming laptops, now with new slim models available, and the Nitro 20 desktop.
- All devices feature powerful silicon and the latest NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series GPUs, bringing enhanced on-device AI capabilities and performance efficiency.
- New compact Copilot+ PCs with thin laptop designs cater to gamers with limited setup space, as well as mobile gamers and creators.
TAIPEI, April 15, 2025 – Acer today announced the expansion of its mainstream Nitro gaming line with the launch of the new Acer Nitro AI laptops and the Nitro 20 desktop. The Nitro range brings a full-package gaming experience and great value for gamers and content creators, combining robust processing power, essential computing features, and more without breaking the bank. The addition of slim laptops and a compact Windows PC option also support users with limited space for their gaming set-ups.
The Nitro AI laptops are Copilot+ PCs, powered by AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series processors and equipped with the game-changing NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs to make more powerful AI rendering capabilities more accessible. The Nitro 20 desktop also utilizes AI processors and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, focusing on better energy efficiency with a smaller footprint.
Nitro AI Laptops: Reliable AI Performance and Portability Without Breaking the Bank
The latest additions to the Acer Nitro AI series of mid-range gaming laptops feature an 18-inch and three 16-inch options, with new slim models introduced for gaming and productivity on-the-go.
All the devices are Copilot+ PCs and feature up to AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 365 processors, maximizing gaming experiences on favorite titles and efficient performance for multitasking with dedicated hardware to seamlessly run AI workloads. The gaming laptops are also equipped with up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti Laptop GPUs. Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX™ 50 Series GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiple performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash creativity with NVIDIA Studio. These Nitro AI devices come with up to 32 GB of DDR5 dual memory and PCIe Gen 4 SSDs of up to 2 TB.
The Nitro 18 AI (AN18-61) offers a large 18-inch panel with up to WQXGA (2560×1600) resolution, a 165 Hz refresh rate, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut support for immersive game views and offers a larger screen canvas for creators. Both the Nitro 16 AI (AN16-61) and slim Nitro 16S AI (AN16S-61) feature up to WQXGA-resolution displays, blazing fast 180 Hz refresh rates, and 400 nits peak brightness. This trio of Nitro laptops also comes with NVIDIA G-SYNC™ display technologies that help minimize the nuisance of screen tearing, stuttering and input lag for smooth frames. The Nitro V 16S AI (ANV16S-61) comes with up to a WQXGA resolution, 180 Hz refresh rate, 400 nits brightness, and 3 ms response time.
Cooling-wise, all the devices are supported by dual-fan, quad-intake and quad-exhaust technology. The thermal systems of 18-inch and 16-inch powerhouses get an added boost with liquid metal thermal grease on the processors and vector heat pipes for optimized heat transfer.
The new Nitro 16S AI and Nitro V 16S AI showcase a modern and slim design, measuring less than 19.9 mm, topped off with a sleek metal chassis for added device durability. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 and above maximize network speeds for gaming and browsing, USB 4 for flexible connectivity, and FHD IR cameras for streaming or recording content. Users can also utilize the NitroSense™ software and Experience Zone to explore available AI applications and to call on AI assistance to help boost productivity.
Acer Nitro 20 Desktop: Value and Performance on Overdrive
The new Acer Nitro 20 (N20-100) is a budget-friendly PC system that can handle modern games while consuming less energy and space. The desktop utilizes up to an AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 365 processor based on the new “Zen 5” architecture. It enables smooth local AI capabilities and is optimized for low power consumption and accelerated responsiveness when gaming. It also includes an Intel® Core™ i5-13420H desktop processor option.
The latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU enables new experiences and next-level graphical performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generating images and frames at unprecedented speeds and supporting graphics-intensive games, applications and tasks. It doesn’t fall short in terms of storage support with an option for up to a 1 TB HDD and 1 TB SSD.
Standing at just 15 liters, the Nitro 20 sports a cool and minimalist housing design stamped with a subtle red Nitro logo, blending seamlessly into any gaming setup. The power button is integrated with a fingerprint sensor that enables users to seamlessly unlock their device without needing a password or PIN.[1] It is also decked out with loads of connectivity features inside and out including Wi-Fi 6E and LAN for speedy network connections, a generous offering of USB Type-C and Type-A ports located at its front and rear, and display ports that can connect to a wide array of viewing devices.
Price and Availability
The Nitro 18 AI (AN18-61) will be available in EMEA in August, starting at EUR 1,499. US availability and pricing to be announced closer to local availability.
The Nitro 16 AI (AN16-61) will be available in North America in Q3, and in EMEA in July, starting at EUR 1,399. US availability and pricing to be announced closer to local availability.
The Nitro 16S AI (AN16S-61) will be available in EMEA in July, starting at EUR 1,399. US availability and pricing to be announced closer to local availability.
The Nitro V 16S AI (ANV16S-61) will be available in North America in Q3, and in EMEA in August, starting at EUR 1,299. US availability and pricing to be announced closer to local availability.
The Nitro 20 (N20-100) will be available in EMEA in July, starting at EUR 899. US availability and pricing to be announced closer to local availability.
Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.
Specifications
| Name | Acer Nitro 18 AI |
| Model | AN18-61 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 365 processorAMD Ryzen™ AI 7 350 processorAMD Ryzen™ AI 5 340 processor |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti Laptop GPUNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPUNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU |
| Display | 18″ 16:10 WQXGA (2560×1600), 165 Hz, 300 nits, DCI-P3 100%, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus18″ 16:10 WUXGA, 165 Hz, 300 nits, sRGB 100%, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus18″ 16:10 WUXGA, 165 Hz, 300 nits, sRGB 100%, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus |
| Memory | Up to 32 GB DDR5 memory, 5600 Hz |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 2280 SSD, 2 slots |
| Cooling | Dual fans, Quad-intake, Quad-exhaust, Liquid metal thermal grease, Vector heat pipes |
| Dimensions | 440.9 x 310.3 x 15.08-24.95 mm |
| Weight | 3.02 kg |
| Battery | 90 Whr |
| Wi-Fi and Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E RZ616:E, Bluetooth 5.3 or above |
| Ports | USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (full-function), USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A x2 (one with offline charging), USB 2.0 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD™ Card reader, RJ45, DC-In, Kensington lock |
| Features | 4-zone RGB keyboard, NitroSense 2.0/ Experience Zone, Acer PurifiedView™, Acer PurifiedVoice™ 2.0, Acer ProCam, Acer LiveArt, Copilot+ PC features, PC Game Pass (3 months) |
| Audio | DTS®X: Ultra, 2 speakers |
| Camera | FHD 1920x 1080 IR camera |
| Name | Acer Nitro 16 AI |
| Model | AN16-61 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 365 processorAMD Ryzen™ AI 7 350 processorAMD Ryzen™ AI 5 340 processor |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti Laptop GPUNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPUNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU |
| Display | 16″ 16:10 WQXGA (2560×1600), 180 Hz, 400 nits, sRGB 100%, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus16″ 16:10 WQXGA, 180 Hz, 400 nits, sRGB 100%, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus16″ 16:10 WUXGA, 180 Hz, 400 nits, sRGB 100%, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus |
| Memory | Up to 32 GB DDR5 memory, 5600 Hz |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB PCIe Gen4 2280 M.2 SSD, 2 slots |
| Cooling | Dual fans, Quad-intake, Quad-exhaust, Liquid metal thermal grease, Vector heat pipes |
| Dimensions | 356.78 x 275.5 x 13.58-23.65 mm |
| Weight | 2.41 kg |
| Battery | 90 Whr |
| Wi-Fi and Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E RZ616:E, Bluetooth 5.3 or above |
| Ports | USB4 Type-C (full-function), USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (with offline charging) x2, USB 2.0 Type-A , HDMI 2.1, microSD™ Card reader, RJ45, DC-In, Kensington lock |
| Features | 4-zone RGB keyboard, NitroSense 2.0/ Experience Zone, Acer PurifiedView™, Acer PurifiedVoice™ 2.0, Acer ProCam, Acer LiveArt, Copilot+ PC features, PC Game Pass (3 months) |
| Audio | DTS®X: Ultra, 2 speakers |
| Camera | FHD 1920x 1080 IR camera |
| Name | Acer Nitro 16S AI |
| Model | AN16S-61 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 365 processorAMD Ryzen™ AI 7 350 processorAMD Ryzen™ AI 5 340 processor |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti Laptop GPUNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPUNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU |
| Display | 16″ 16:10 WQXGA (2560×1600), 180 Hz, 400 nits, sRGB 100%, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus16″ 16:10 WQXGA, 180 Hz, 400 nits, sRGB 100%, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus16″ 16:10 WUXGA, 180 Hz, 400 nits, sRGB 100%, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus |
| Memory | Up to 32 GB DDR5 memory, 5600 Hz |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB PCIe Gen4 2280 M.2 SSD, 2 slots |
| Cooling | Dual fans, Quad-intake, Quad-exhaust, Liquid metal thermal grease |
| Dimensions | 356.78 x 275.5 x 12.14-19.99 mm |
| Weight | 2.18 kg |
| Battery | 76 Whr |
| Wi-Fi and Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E RZ616:E, Bluetooth 5.3 or above |
| Ports | USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (full-function), USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A x2 (one with offline charging), USB 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD™ Card reader, RJ45, DC-In |
| Features | Slim design, 4-zone RGB keyboard, NitroSense 2.0/ Experience Zone, Acer PurifiedView™, Acer PurifiedVoice™ 2.0, Acer ProCam, Acer LiveArt, Copilot+ PC features, PC Game Pass (3 months) |
| Audio | DTS®X: Ultra, 2 speakers |
| Camera | FHD 1920x 1080 IR camera |
| Name | Acer Nitro V 16S AI |
| Model | ANV16S-61 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 365 processor |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPUNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU |
| Display | 16″ 16:10 WQXGA (2560×1600), 180 Hz, 400 nits, sRGB 100%, 3 ms response time16″ 16:10 WUXGA (1920×1200), 180 Hz, 400 nits, sRGB 100%, 3 ms response time16″ 16:10 WUXGA (1920×1200), 165 Hz, 300 nits, NTSC 45%, 3 ms response time |
| Memory | Up to 32 GB DDR5 memory (DIMM x2, 8 GB/16 GB), 5600 Hz MT/s |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, 2 slots |
| Cooling | Plastic fan x2, Quad-intake, Quad-exhaust |
| Dimensions | 357.7 x 264 x 13.95/19.95 mm |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
| Battery | 76 Whr |
| Wi-Fi and Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ports | USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A x2 (one with offline charging), USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD™ Card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack, RJ45, DC-In |
| Features | Slim design, 4-zone RGB keyboard, NitroSense 2.0/ Experience Zone, Acer PurifiedView™, Acer PurifiedVoice™ 2.0, Acer ProCam, Acer LiveArt, Copilot+ PC features, PC Game Pass (3 months) |
| Audio | DTS®X: Ultra, 2 speakers |
| Camera | FHD IR camera |
| Name | Acer Nitro 20 (AMD) |
| Model | N20-100 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 365 processorAMD Ryzen™ AI 7 8845HS processor |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 GPU, 8 GBNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 GPU, 6 GB |
| Memory | Up to 32 GB DDR5 memory, supports dual-channel, 4800 MHz |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 SSD |
| HDD | Up To 1 TB, 3.5 inches |
| Connectivity | WLANUp to Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2LANRealtek RTL8111H Gigabit Ethernet |
| Dimensions | 170 (W) x 300 (D) x 355 (H) mm (6.69 x 11.81 x 13.98 inches) |
| Weight | 15 L |
| Power Supply | 500 W |
| Ports | FRONTx2 USB 2.0 Type-Ax2 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-Ax1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-Cx2 Audio jackREARx2 USB 2.0 Type-Ax2 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-Ax1 LAN portx2 Audio jackx1 COM portx1 D-Sub portx1 HDMI |
| Port Expansions | x1 PCIe x16 slotx1 PCIe x1 slotx1 M.2 slot (for SSD)x1 M.2 slot (for WLAN) |
| Name | Acer Nitro 20 (Intel) |
| Model | N20-100 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-13420H processor |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 GPU, 8 GBNVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 GPU, 6 GB |
| Memory | Up to 32 GB DDR4 memory, supports dual-channel, 3200 MHz |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 SSD |
| HDD | Up To 1 TB, 3.5 inches |
| Connectivity | WLANUp to Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2LANRealtek RTL8111H Gigabit Ethernet |
| Dimensions | 170 (W) x 300 (D) x 355 (H) mm (6.69 x 11.81 x 13.98 inches) |
| Weight | 15 L |
| Power Supply | 500 W |
| Ports | FRONTx2 USB 2.0 Type-Ax2 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-Ax1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-Cx2 Audio jackREARx2 USB 2.0 Type-Ax2 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-Ax1 LAN portx2 Audio jackx1 COM portx1 D-Sub portx1 HDMI |
| Port Expansions | x1 PCIe x16 slotx1 PCIe x1 slotx1 M.2 slot (for SSD)x1 M.2 slot (for WLAN) |
