Acer Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11 handheld gaming devices, Nitro mobile gaming controller announced
At CES 2025, Acer unveiled the Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11, the company’s latest handheld gaming devices. These are slightly upgraded variants of the existing Nitro Blaze 7, featuring improvements in display size and resolution. The processor and other core specifications remain the same as those of the Nitro Blaze 7.
The Acer Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11 come with 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, 2TB SSD, AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processor with Ryzen AI, clocking 39 total AI TOPS, and Radeon 780M graphics.
They feature up to 144 Hz WQXGA touch displays (8.8-inch or 10.95-inch) with 500 nits brightness, Radeon Super Resolution, and AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution technology for rapid graphical upscaling.
To enhance the gaming experience, they support DTS:X Ultra Audio, feature Hall Effect trigger and sticks, and include a complimentary 3-month PC Game Pass for access to premium games. Unlike the Nitro Blaze 8, the Nitro Blaze 11 includes detachable controllers and a front camera for video calls and streaming.
Acer Nitro Blaze 8 (GN782U) and Nitro Blaze 11 (GN7112U) Specifications:
- Nitro Blaze 8–8.8″ WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) Display, 144 Hz refresh rate, 500 nits peak brightness, 10-point touch panel, AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution
- Nitro Blaze 11–10.95″ WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) Display, 144 Hz refresh rate, 500 nits peak brightness, 10-point touch panel, AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS (8-Core, 16-threads, 24 MB cache, up to 5.1 GHz max boost) with Ryzen AI (up to a total of 39 AI TOPS)
- Graphics: AMD Radeon 780M (Up to 2.7 GHz, AMD RDNA 3 12 CUs)
- 16GB LPDDR5x SDRAM, 7500 MT/s, Up to 2 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 Gen 4 SSD
- OS: Windows 11 Home
- Free PC Game Pass (3 months)
- Ports: 1 x USB4 (Type-C 40 Gbps), 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C, 1 x USB 3.2 Type-A, Micro SD Card (SDHC)
- Physical Controls: A B X Y buttons, D-Pad, LB/RB Bumpers, LS/RS Hall effect Sticks, LT/RT Hall effect triggers, Power button, volume button, view button, menu button, Acer Game Space button, Acer quick menu button, Marco buttons
- Power button with fingerprint reader
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- 2 x 2W speakers
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
- Dimensions: 25.6 (W) x 11.35 (D) x 2.25 (H) cm; Weight: 670g
- 55Wh battery with 100W (65W on Nitro Blaze 8) Type-C charging
Acer Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller
The company also unveiled the Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller. It supports both Android and iOS devices and accommodates screens up to 8.3 inches and has a portable and foldable design. It can connect to mobile devices through a USB Type-C port that supports pass-through 18W fast charging.
Pricing and Availability
The Nitro Blaze 8 and Nitro Blaze 11 will be available in North America and EMEA in Q2, 2025, with pricing as follows:
- Acer Nitro Blaze 8 (GN782U) – USD 899 (Rs. 77,040 approx.) / EUR 999 (USD 1,038 / Rs. 88,970 approx.)
- Acer Nitro Blaze 11 (GN7112U) – USD 1099 (Rs. 94,180 approx.) / EUR 1199 (USD 1,141 / Rs. 97,870 approx.)
The Acer Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller will be available in North America in Q2, starting at USD 69.99 (Rs. 5,995 approx.), and in EMEA in Q1, starting at EUR 89.99 (USD 93 / Rs. 8,015 approx.)
