Acer has officially entered the handheld gaming market at CES 2025, introducing the Acer Nitro Blaze and Acer Nitro Blaze 11. These Windows-powered handhelds aim to stand out with their large displays and impressive specifications.
Acer Nitro Blaze: 8.8-inch Handheld
The Acer Nitro Blaze features an 8.8-inch IPS display with a 144 Hz refresh rate. It's powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processor and Radeon 780M iGPU, along with 16 GB of LPDDR5x-7500 RAM.
Key Features include:
- 8.8-inch IPS display with a 144 Hz refresh rate
- AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processor and Radeon 780M iGPU
- 16 GB of LPDDR5x-7500 RAM
- Two USB Type-C ports (one USB4, one USB 3.2)
- Full-size USB 3.2 Type-A port
- microSD card slot
- Hall-effect triggers and joysticks
Acer Nitro Blaze 11: 10.95-inch Handheld
The Acer Nitro Blaze 11 boasts a massive 10.95-inch IPS display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. It also features detachable controllers, similar to the Lenovo Legion Go, which allow for tablet and productivity use. The device includes a built-in kickstand for tabletop gaming.
Key Features include:
- 10.95-inch IPS display with a 120 Hz refresh rate
- AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processor and Radeon 780M iGPU
- 16 GB of LPDDR5x-7500 RAM
- Detachable controllers
- Built-in kickstand
- Two USB Type-C ports (one USB4, one USB 3.2)
- Full-size USB 3.2 Type-A port
- Hall-effect triggers and joysticks
Specifications Comparison
| Feature | Acer Nitro Blaze | Acer Nitro Blaze 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size & Tech | 8.8-inch, IPS, 10-point multitouch | 10.95-inch, IPS, 10-point multitouch |
| Screen Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen Resolution | 2,560 x 1,600 | 2,560 x 1,600 |
| Screen Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Colour Reproduction | 97% DCI-P3 | 98% DCI-P3 |
| Ports | 1× USB4 Type-C, 1× USB 3.2 Type-C, 1× USB 3.2 Type-A | 1× USB4 Type-C, 1× USB 3.2 Type-C, 1× USB 3.2 Type-A |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x-7500 | 16 GB LPDDR5x-7500 |
| Battery Capacity | 55 Wh | 55 Wh |
| Weight | 750 g | 1,050 g |
Both devices share the same 55 Wh battery capacity, which may limit their wireless gaming time.
Availability
Both the Acer Nitro Blaze and Acer Nitro Blaze 11 are expected to launch by the end of Q2 2025. Pricing information will be released at a later date.
