Acer has officially entered the handheld gaming market with the introduction of the Nitro Blaze 7 (GN771), combining cutting-edge technology in a portable design for gaming anytime, anywhere. This AI-powered gaming PC is Acer’s first handheld, featuring the AMD Ryzen™ 7 8840HS processor with Ryzen AI for optimal performance across a wide range of games and applications.
Compact enough to fit into a pocket or bag, the Nitro Blaze 7 includes a 7-inch Full HD IPS touch display with a 144 Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium, and responsive controls, delivering fluid visuals for AAA games. Running on Windows 11, the handheld also includes the Acer Game Space app, allowing users to manage games from multiple platforms.
Acer Nitro Blaze 7: A Powerful Portable Gaming Machine
The Nitro Blaze 7 offers high-performance gaming with the AMD Ryzen™ 7 8840HS processor, providing up to 39 AI TOPS and Ryzen AI technology for efficiency in AI-powered tasks. Paired with AMD Radeon 780M graphics and Radeon Super Resolution, the device provides smooth, lag-free gameplay on its 7-inch Full HD IPS display, which features a 144 Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium for seamless visuals.
In addition to its powerful graphics, the Nitro Blaze 7 is designed for multitasking and storage, offering up to 2 TB of M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD storage and 16 GB of LPDDR5x memory for faster data transfer. The Acer Game Space app makes navigating the Windows 11 gaming handheld a breeze, allowing players to curate and access their game libraries from mainstream gaming platforms, and includes a 3-month subscription to PC Game Pass for hundreds of games.
With its intuitive touch interface, the Nitro Blaze 7 provides natural controls for gaming, including customizable gameplay mechanics, joysticks, and directional buttons. A hotkey allows instant access to game libraries, enhancing the overall user experience.
For high-speed connectivity, the Nitro Blaze 7 supports Wi-Fi 6E and offers various ports for accessories, including USB4® (Type-C) for fast charging and a MicroSD card reader for storage expansion.
Prices and availability are to be confirmed.
