At the beginning of the digital CES 2021 and together with the new mobile processor generation from AMD and Intel and of course the introduction of the new dedicated GeForce RTX – 17 – graphics cards, Acer has refreshed its notebook portfolio in many parts . It starts with the Acer Nitro 5, which has already made a good name for itself in the past as a powerful multimedia and gaming notebook.

The new edition for the year 2021 primarily relies on the new hardware components from AMD, Intel and NVIDIA. The Nitro 5 series can now be equipped with the new Ryzen 5000 processors up to the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 HX. For Intel fans, however, the 11 is used. Core generation, which now also includes the H models, still uses the Comet Lake models in some cases, especially in the more powerful devices. There are also the new mobile ampere chips, which include the entire range from the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 and in some cases even the Max-Q models trimmed for efficiency. In the lower price and performance classes there are also GTX accelerators such as the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650.

The powerful GPU and CPU configuration of up to 32 GB RAM. In addition, up to two M.2 SSDs with PCI Express connection and a 2.5-inch drive can be installed. Acer speaks of devices with up to 2 TB. The basic equipment includes Killer-E 2600 network and WiFi 6.

The Acer Nitro 5 is optionally available with 15, 6 or 17, 3-inch IPS screen, each of which is available in three versions: One with full HD resolution and 144 Hz in the basic version, once with a fast 360 Hz panel and once with a higher QHD Resolution and 165 Hz. All display variants should offer a fast response time of 3 ms, a brightness of 300 achieve nits and use the sRGB color space at least for the top model 100% can cover. For a gaming machine, they all offer narrow screen bezels of just over 7 mm and thus achieve a screen-to-body ratio of 80%.

Two fans with Acer’s CoolBoost technology and four strategically placed exhaust vents on the sides and back take care of the cooling. The system can be monitored in real time via the NitroSense app and optimized to meet personal requirements. RGB backlighting, which can be configured in four zones, is available for the higher-quality models.

The Acer Nitro is expected to start in April at a price from 899 euros come into stores. Then there is a Ryzen 5 or Core i5 based on Comet Lake or for 100 euros more based on Tiger Lake which are all combined with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650. With GeForce RTX 3060 at least 1. 099 Euro, with GeForce RTX 3070 1. 499 Euro and with GeForce RTX 3080 as well as Ryzen 9 processor and QHD screen at least 1. 999 Euro called.