Acer is finally joining the exciting world of PC gaming handhelds with the Nitro Blaze 7. While it may be a bit late to the party, Acer’s entry is definitely worth noting. The company is calling the Blaze 7 an ‘AI-powered’ handheld due to its AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS chip, which boasts 38 TOPS of AI performance. While this might fall short of Microsoft’s Copilot+ minimum requirement of 40 TOPS, it’s still sufficient for basic AI tasks.
The Nitro Blaze 7 is Acer’s first attempt at a PC gaming handheld, and it seems to be aiming for a strong debut. It’s set to be the latest Windows 11 gaming handheld featuring a Ryzen chip coupled with integrated Radeon 780M graphics, putting it on par with the popular ROG Ally in terms of performance.
While pricing hasn’t been revealed yet, the specs and features of the Nitro Blaze 7 are impressive. It packs a vibrant 7-inch 1080p IPS display with a smooth 144Hz refresh rate and a bright 500 nits of brightness. The display covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut and supports AMD FreeSync Premium technology for a seamless gaming experience. Though not OLED, it still boasts a quick 7ms response time and doubles as a 10-point touchscreen for added functionality.
Under the hood, the Nitro Blaze 7 is powered by 16GB of fast LPDDR5X memory clocked at 7500 MHz, ensuring smooth multitasking and game performance. Storage options are generous, with up to 2TB of internal PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD storage. You also get Wi-Fi 6E for blazing-fast wireless connectivity and a portable weight of 670 grams.
Aesthetically, the Nitro Blaze 7 has a sleek all-black design with accents of red on the analog sticks and edges. A large ‘Nitro’ inscription in red adorns the back, adding a touch of flair. The handheld comes with Acer Game Space, custom software designed for easy navigation and quick access to all your installed games, regardless of platform. Acer is also sweetening the deal with three months of PC Game Pass for new subscribers.
Overall, the Acer Nitro Blaze 7 seems like a strong contender in the PC gaming handheld market. It’s packed with features, offers impressive performance, and has a sleek design. With its focus on both gaming and productivity, the Nitro Blaze 7 has the potential to be a popular choice for gamers and content creators alike.
