Acer today announced the new Nitro 16 and Nitro 17 gaming laptops and the new Swift Go 14 laptops powered by AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors.
The latest Acer Nitro laptops, designed to give casual gamers a new level of immersive gaming experience
experience, comes with a 16-inch WUXGA/WQXGA monitor or a 17.3-inch FHD/QHD display and is
supported by liquid metal thermal paste on the processor.
The Swift Go 14 combines a new processor with a color-rich OLED display and all-day battery life, packed into a new thin and light design. The company announced the laptop at the CES 2023 technology trade show in Las Vegas. Acer launched Nitro and Swift laptops with Intel processors yesterday.
The new AMD Ryzen mobile processors deliver power-optimized performance along with a wealth of enhanced user experiences. Leveraging the new Zen 4 core architecture designed for high performance and efficiency, gamers and mobile workers are treated to accelerated performance for outstanding productivity and energy efficiency. Additionally, some models feature AMD’s Ryzen+AI technology, for video effects such as eye correction.
Acer Nitro 16
The 16-inch Nitro 16 (AN16-41) gaming laptop features an upgraded WUXGA or WQXGA display with a 165 Hz refresh rate and 5% larger screen area than the previous model. With up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 Series laptop GPUs, it also supports NVIDIA Advanced Optimus allowing players to seamlessly switch between integrated and discrete graphics.
Users can enjoy an immersive and colorful viewing experience with 100% sRGB color gamut support and 84% screen-to-body ratio, and built-in large 125.0 mm x 76 trackpad, 7mm and 4-zone RGB backlit keyboard.
Acer Nitro 17
The Nitro 17 (AN17-41) packs the latest AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 Series GPU inside a slim but sturdy build. The 17.3 monitor comes with an FHD display with a 144 Hz or 165 Hz refresh rate or a quad high definition (QHD) display with a 165 Hz refresh rate, aided by a screen-to-body ratio of 81%.
Its large gaming space is equipped with a large touchpad (125.0 mm x 81.6 mm) and 4-zone RGB.
The keyboard has a bottom light.
The two Acer Nitro devices come with up to 32 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory and up to 2 TB of M.2 PCIe Gen 4 storage so gamers and content creators can do more at the same time. at the time. The laptop uses dual fans, four fan sockets are logically arranged on the sides and back, the upper air intake and is further supported by liquid metal thermal paste to improve cooling. They are also integrated with NitroSense software and a NitroSense key, so users can monitor system temperatures and easily manage device performance settings.
Players can stream using the laptop’s HD camera, two microphones, and two speakers with DTS:X Ultra for crystal clear audio. AMD-powered gaming laptops also offer a full range of connectivity options with HDMI 2.1 port, microSD card reader, USB 2.0, USB 4, Type C USB3.2 Gen 2 display port with Power support Delivery and two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, with one allowing for offline charging.
Each model comes with E2600G LAN and supports Wi-Fi 6E, providing greater bandwidth and faster
connections for wired and wireless connections. Both laptops also include one month of Xbox Game Pass or PC Game Pass, which provides access to hundreds of high-quality PC games.
Acer Swift Go 14 thin and light model
The new Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14-42) features a slim, lightweight design featuring defined edges and structural lines to match the stylish styling of the Swift series. The 0.58-inch aluminum frame with a 90% screen-to-body ratio and thin sidewalls, is 0.17 inches thick while weighing less than 3.5 pounds.
It combines the latest AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors and a stunning 16:10 aspect ratio OLED display with a 90 Hz frame rate, delivering productivity on the go.
The Swift Go 14’s display is backed up with 500 nit peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification. It features a 14-inch 2.8K OLED display with 2880×1800 resolution. , certified TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe display, backlit keyboard and finished with OceanGlass trackpad.
It has up to 9.5 hours of battery power. Acer has added a TwinAir dual-fan cooling system, dual D6 copper heat pipes, and an air-intake keyboard that helps keep temperatures cool.
Swift Go 14 offers ports including USB Type-C, HDMI 2.1, and a MicroSD card reader. It also supports up to 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD and up to 16 GB LPDDR5 memory. And it has a 1440p webcam with Acer’s Temporary Noise Reduction (TNR) feature, combined with Acer PurifiedView and PurifiedVoice technology with AI noise reduction and tWi-Fi 6E.
Price and availability
Acer Nitro 16 (AN16-41) will be available in North America in May starting at $1,200; The Acer Nitro 17 (AN17-41) will be available in North America in May starting at $1,250. The Acer Swift Go 14 (SFG14-42) will be available in North America in June starting at $850.
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