Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop unveiled, loaded with AMD Radeon RX560 GPU

A new Gaming Laptop designed for the casual gamer was recently unveiled, the Acer Nitro 5 is equipped with graphics and processing power offering incredible performance with aggressive yet refined styling and has the latest Windows operating system.

Acer Nitro 5 Specs:

• Display: 15.6-inch Full HD IPS
• CPU: 2.50 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU
• Memory: 8GB RAM DDR4 RAM( up to 32GB)
• HDD: 256 GB Solid-state drive( upgradable to 512GB)
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
• Backlit keyboard
• dual-stream 802.11 ac wireless technology
• a plethora of ports, including hyper-fast USB Type-C, HDMI 2.0
• Windows 10 Home 

Exact specifications, prices, and availability may vary by region.

With performance to effortlessly power mainstream titles, the Acer Nitro 5 houses essential technologies that casual gamers value most... We’ve developed the Nitro 5 knowing that gamers want powerful specs to enable great experiences on the go. The new Nitro 5 is designed to tackle these needs and features a striking exterior for added uniqueness.

- Jerry Hou, General Manager, Consumer Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc.

Uncompromising Performance and Control 

The Acer Nitro 5 packs in the latest-generation AMD Radeon RX560 graphics for faster rendering, improved lighting and texture details so users can immerse themselves in on-screen excitement. Gamers will also benefit from the latest AMD Ryzen mobile processors for amazing performance, whether it be for gaming, content creation or multi-tasking applications. The Nitro 5’s internal solid-state drive is available up to 512 GB, plenty of storage for the latest gaming titles, music and movies. The lightning-fast speeds of DDR4 RAM of up to 32 GB combined with the SSD means fast booting, loading and restarting in mere seconds so players can get to the action immediately. Once in the throes of battle, Acer’s NitroSense utility allows the monitoring of the CPU/GPU, and adjustment of cooling fan speeds via Acer CoolBoost to keep them in optimal operation.

Designed for Visual Seduction

The Nitro 5’s chassis features a top cover with elegant laser texturing that brings bold refinement to the gaming laptop. A matte, crimson red hinge is a gorgeous yet understated accent that beautifully matches the futuristic design of the backlit keyboard. Amazing visuals are not limited to the Nitro 5’s exterior. The 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display produces brilliant imagery with crisp details, letting users track with precision the bloodshed that reigns down on their enemies. For better online collaboration, a front-facing HD web camera lets users strategize face-to-face, and then celebrate together as they bask in their post-match glory. Users can also easily broadcast games live with Mixer, directly from the Game bar on Windows 10 simply by pressing the Windows key plus G.

Immersive Excitement and Connections    

To round out the gaming experience, Acer’s Nitro 5 features finely-tuned, high-quality speakers with Dolby Audio™ Premium and Acer TrueHarmony™ technology. This equips gamers with the necessary gear to hone in on the faintest sound of tip-toeing attackers, and then relish in the reverberating boom of a carefully-placed landmine. The Nitro 5 features all of the supporting technologies and connections the casual gamer needs: fast and reliable dual-stream 802.11ac wireless technology, a plethora of ports, including hyper-fast USB Type-C, HDMI 2.0, and Gigabit Ethernet to enable users to enter any arena prepared to execute every mission at the highest level.

Pricing and Availability

The Acer Nitro 5 will be available in North America in April with prices starting at US$799; and in EMEA in April with prices starting at €1,099. Bookmark our page to know when i will be available in APAC specially in the Philippines.