Acer Enters Handheld Gaming Market with Nitro Blaze 7

At the next@acer Global Press Conference during IFA Berlin 2024, Acer unveiled its first foray into the handheld gaming space – the Nitro Blaze 7 (GN771). The Nitro Blaze 7 will deliver an immersive on-the-go experience for players with its compact and powerful design.

The Nitro Blaze 7 packs impressive hardware, including an AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processor featuring Ryzen AI technology. This chip provides up to 39 total AI TOPS, optimizing performance and responsiveness across a wide range of games and apps. AMD Radeon 780M graphics, Radeon Super Resolution, and AMD FreeSync Premium further bolster the system for ultra-smooth visuals.

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Acer has outfitted the Nitro Blaze 7 with a 7-inch Full HD IPS touch display boasting a rapid 144Hz refresh rate. This, combined with the AMD technologies, aims to provide an engaging and stutter-free visual experience for players. In addition, the device runs on Windows 11 and features Acer’s new Game Space app, which integrates multiple gaming platforms into a centralized library.

Designed for portability, the Nitro Blaze 7 features a compact and lightweight form factor that allows users to easily carry it in a bag or pocket. Connectivity is enhanced with Wi-Fi 6E support, while versatile port options include USB4 with fast charging and a MicroSD card reader.

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Acer’s entry into the handheld gaming market with the Nitro Blaze 7 presents an intriguing new option for players seeking a powerful, portable, and AI-enhanced gaming experience. Additionally, as the device hits the market, it will be interesting to see how it fares against established competitors in the evolving handheld gaming landscape.

Specifications

Model	GN771
Operating System	Windows 11 Home
Processors	AMD Ryzen™ 7 8840HS (8-Core, 16-threads, 24 MB cache, up to 5.1 GHz max boost)AMD Ryzen AI, Supports up to total 39 AI TOPS
Graphics	AMD Radeon™ 780M (Up to 2.7 GHz, AMD RDNA™ 3 12 CUs)
Screen	7" Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS Display, 144 Hz, 500 nits, 10-point touch panel, 7 ms response time, 100% sRGB, AMD FreeSync™ Premium
Memory	16GB LPDDR5x SDRAM, 7500 MT/s (onboard)
Storage	Up to 2 TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 x4 Gen 4 SSD
I/O Ports	2 x USB4® (Type-C 40 Gbps), Micro SD Card (SD 4.0)
Control and Input	A B X Y buttons, D-Pad, LB/RB Bumpers, LS/RS Sticks, LT/RT Hall effect triggers, Power button with fingerprint reader, volume button, view button, menu button, Acer Game Space button, Pop-up keyboard button, Acer quick menu button, Mode switch button,
Audio	Speaker: 2 x 1WMicrophone: 2 x D-MicAudio Jack: 3.5 mm CTIA
Battery, Battery life	50.04 Wh Li-Polymer battery
Power Supply	65 W Type-C AC Adapter
WLAN and Bluetooth	Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3
Software	Acer Game Space, PC Game Pass (3 months)
Dimensions	25.6 (W) x 11.35 (D) x 2.25 (H) cm
Weight	670 g