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Acer at CEC 2024 announced new models of gaming laptops under the Nitro and Predator brands with 14th generation Intel Raptor Lake Refresh processors.
Acer Nitro (AN17-72)
Nitro 17 (AN17-72) uses an Intel Core i7-14700HX (Raptor Lake Refresh) processor. The 14700HX has 8 performance cores, 12 efficiency cores and a maximum clock speed of 5.3 GHz. Entry-level systems will be equipped with a Core i5-14450HX processor, with the Core i7-4650HX falling in between. Systems can be equipped with up to 32 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM and up to 2 TV NVMe SSD in a RAID-0 configuration, reports Tom’s Hardware.
Acer is offering RTX 4060 graphics on the Nitro 17. RTX 40-class graphics will output to a 17-inch QHD (2560×1440) display with a 165Hz refresh rate. Acer claims 3ms overclocking response time and up to 100 percent DCI-P3 coverage.
Other features include two Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI 2.1 support, a microSD card slot, and Wi-Fi 6E support. Acer has also equipped the Nitro 17 with a quad-zone RGB keyboard.
Predator Helios 16 (PH16-72) and Helios 18 (PH18-72)
While the Nitro family is aimed at budget gamers, the Predator family is aimed at wealthier gamers. In this vein, the new Helios 16 (PH16-72) and Helios 18 (PH18-72) are equipped with a Core i9-14900HX processor – for the first it is an option, and for the second it is standard. Likewise, you can achieve maximum graphics performance with the flagship discrete graphics card RTX 4090 on the Helios 18; Helios 16 comes with RTX 4080.
Another difference between the two laptops is the displays: the Helios 16 uses a 16-inch WQXGA (2560×1600) 250Hz Mini LED display, while the Helios 18 simply expands the diagonal to 18 inches.< /p>
Acer Helios 16 (PH16-72)
The new Acer Helios gaming laptops come with up to 32GB of DDR5 memory and a maximum RAID-0 storage configuration of 4TB. Both laptops are equipped with a 90 Wh battery and have RGB-backlit keyboards equipped with MagKey 3.0 technology with replaceable mechanical switches. Finally, Acer supports the new Wi-Fi 7 standard in its latest laptops.
Acer Helios 16 (PH16-72) and Helios 18 (PH18-72) laptops will go on sale in January and March starting at $1899.
Predator Helios 16 Neo (PHM16-72) and Helios 18 Neo (PHN18-71)
If you want the performance and style of the Helio family, Acer suggests checking out the new Helios 16 Neo (PHM16-72) and Helios 18 Neo (PHN18-71). Laptops are equipped with 16- or 18-inch WQXGA displays with a refresh rate of 240 Hz.
Acer Helios 18 Neo (PHN18-71)
They feature a Core i9-14900HX processor, a standard RTX 4070 GPU, up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and up to 2TB of SSD storage in a RAID-0 configuration. Both machines are powered by a 90Wh battery, other features include a quad-zone RGB keyboard and a Wi-Fi-6E/Bluetooth 5.3.
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Acer says the Helios 16 Neo (PHM16-72) and Helios 18 Neo (PHN18-71) will go on sale in March for $1,499 and $1,549 respectively.
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