Yesterday, during the Next@Acer India event, Acer introduced various new laptops that included the new Nitro 5 series and new Predator Helios Neo laptops. Aspire 3 laptop, Aspire Pro laptop and Swift Pro laptop.
Here are the details
Acer Nitro 5 series
Features
The series includes Nitro 5 and Nitro 5 Pro laptops. The series integrates a dual-fan, dual-intake and dual-exhaust cooling system. The Nitro Control Center provides instant access to performance modes, fan controls, power settings, and the 4-zone RGB illuminated keyboard.
The Nitro 5, available in both Herald Grey and Black configurations, is built for gamers. Configurations with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 Laptop GPU are available in Herald Grey and feature a 62Wh battery and Nahimic Audio, while configurations with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5050 Laptop GPU are available in Black and feature a 73Wh battery and Sound Blaster™ Studio+ audio. Powered by up to an Intel® Core™ i7-14650HX processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series or RTX™ 50 Series Laptop Graphics, depending on configuration, the laptop delivers smooth gameplay and responsive multitasking.
Nitro 5 features a 16-inch FHD+ display that offers a 16:10 aspect ratio, 100% sRGB colour coverage, and up to a 165Hz refresh rate. It supports up to 32GB of DDR5 5600MHz memory and 2TB of PCIe Gen4 SSD storage, Intel WiFi 6E and a comprehensive range of connectivity, including USB Type-C, USB Type-A, HDMI 2.1, and RJ-45 Ethernet.
The Nitro 5 Pro, also available in both Herald Grey and Black configurations, elevates gaming performance with configurations featuring NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 and RTX™ 5050 Laptop GPUs. The RTX™ 4050 configuration is available in Herald Grey with a 62Wh battery and Nahimic Audio, while the RTX™ 5050 configuration is available in Black with a 73Wh battery and Sound Blaster™ Studio+ audio. The NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPU configuration is powered by the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and features AI-powered technologies including DLSS 4, 5th Generation Tensor Cores, advanced ray tracing, NVIDIA Reflex 2, and NVIDIA Studio. Combined with Intel® Core™ 14th Gen HX processors, the same immersive 16-inch 16:10 Full HD+ display with up to a 165Hz refresh rate, and Acer’s gaming-focused architecture.
Pricing
The series will be available at a starting price of Rs 167,990. They will be available through Acer Exclusive Stores, Acer E-store, Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital, and Vijay Sales. The company is offering up to 10,000 cashbacks.
Acer Predator Gaming Laptops
Features
The company has announced the launch of three new additions to the Predator lineup: The Predator Helios Neo 16S AI, Predator Helios Neo 16 AI, and Predator Neo 16. The laptops boast NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, DLSS 4.5 technology, AI-powered gaming enhancements, Acer Intelligence Space, PredatorSense controls, and AI-assisted webcams.
The Predator Helios Neo 16 Slim AI features a sleek metal chassis measuring less than 18.9mm thin; the laptop is equipped with up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 356H processor and an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Laptop GPU. Its 16-inch OLED WQXGA display offers a 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 1000 certification, Calman Verified colour accuracy, NVIDIA G-SYNC support, and 100% DCI-P3 colour coverage, creating a highly immersive gaming and content creation experience. Complementing its premium design are up to 64GB DDR5 memory, 2TB PCIe SSD storage, a 92Wh battery, 5th Generation Predator AeroBlade™ 3D cooling, AI-enhanced webcam features through Acer PurifiedView™, and Acer PurifiedVoice™ AI noise reduction technology.
The Predator Helios Neo 16 AI is powered by up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 290HX processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU with up to 16GB GDDR7 VRAM. The laptop features a stunning 16-inch HDR display with WQXGA resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, G-SYNC support, Calman Verified colour accuracy, and 100% DCI-P3 colour coverage. Supporting up to 64GB DDR5 memory and 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD storage, the device incorporates advanced thermal technologies including 5th Generation Predator AeroBlade™ fans, liquid metal thermal grease, and vector heat pipes to ensure sustained performance during demanding gaming and creative workloads.
The Predator Helios Neo 16 is equipped with up to Intel® Core™ i9-14900HX processors and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPUs. The laptop features a 16-inch WQXGA display with a fast 180Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, MUX Switch technology, and 100% sRGB colour coverage. Combined with up to 32GB DDR5 memory, 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD storage, advanced cooling powered by 5th Generation Predator AeroBlade™ technology and vector heat pipes, Killer™ DoubleShot Pro connectivity, Thunderbolt™ 4 support, and Acer’s AI-powered software ecosystem, the Helios Neo 16 delivers a versatile gaming experience for both competitive and everyday gamers.
Pricing
The Predator Helios Neo 16 Slim AI is priced at Rs 262,990, the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI at Rs 282,990, and the Predator Helios Neo 16 at Rs 242,990. The company is offering up to 10,000 cashback on these models. They will be available through Acer Exclusive Stores, Acer E-store, Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital, and Vijay Sales.
ASPIRE 3
Features
The laptop weighs 1.7kg. It features a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display with Acer ComfyView™ technology. The laptop’s 180-degree lay-flat hinge adds flexibility by allowing users to easily share content and collaborate across a table, while USB Type-C charging offers greater convenience by enabling a single compact charger for everyday use and travel.
The Aspire 3 is equipped with up to 16GB DDR4 memory, expandable to 32GB, and PCIe NVMe SSD storage expandable up to 1TB. Integrated AMD Radeon™ graphics enhance everyday visuals, while Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth connectivity ensure smooth video conferencing, streaming, and online collaboration. A versatile range of connectivity options is present: USB Type-C, USB Type-A, HDMI, SD card reader, and audio jack.
Pricing
The Acer ASPIRE 3 with the R3 3200U series starts at Rs 39,990 and will be available at Acer’s exclusive stores and the Acer online store.
Acer Swift Pro
Features
Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 and Ultra 7 H-series processors, the Swift Pro delivers responsive performance for demanding productivity, content creation, multitasking, and AI-assisted workflows. The laptop features a 14-inch WUXGA display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and narrow bezels. The Swift Pro is also optionally available with a WUXGA OLED display offering up to 400 nits of brightness. Intel® Arc™ Graphics enables enhanced performance for multimedia applications and creative workloads.
The Swift Pro comes with up to 32GB LPDDR5 memory and up to 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD storage. A Full HD webcam with Privacy Shutter ensures clear video conferencing experiences while providing added privacy, while Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 provide fast and reliable connectivity. The laptop also features a fingerprint reader integrated into the power button, a backlit keyboard, and a versatile 180-degree hinge for greater flexibility across different work environments.
Multiple connectivity options include: USB Type-C ports, HDMI 2.0, USB Type-A ports and a MicroSD card reader. It weighs approximately 1.2kg and it is powered by a 52Wh battery offering up to 10.5 hours of battery life. The laptop is available in Dark Blue and Light Blue colours.
The laptop also integrates the AI capabilities of Intel Core Ultra processors and Microsoft Copilot.
Pricing
It is available at a starting price of Rs 79,999. It can be purchased via Croma, Reliance, Vijay Sales, Amazon, Acer exclusive online and offline stores.
Acer ASPIRE Pro
Features
Built on Windows 11 Home and featuring a dedicated Copilot Key, the laptop enables users to quickly access AI-powered assistance. It features a 14-inch FHD IPS display with Acer ComfyView technology. The laptop weighs 1.3kg.
It comes equipped with 16GB DDR5 memory, expandable up to 32GB, along with a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, expandable up to 1TB. The system is powered by Intel UHD Graphics and supports up to 10 hours of battery life, complemented by a 65W Type-C charger. The Aspire Pro includes an FHD webcam, dual stereo speakers, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and a full range of connectivity options including dual USB Type-C ports, USB 3.2 ports, HDMI, an SD card reader, an audio jack and Kensington lock support.
There is a moisture-resistant backlit keyboard and a precision multi-gesture keyboard. It also includes Acer’s suite of utility apps such as Acer Care Center, Acer Product Registration and Quick Access. It comes with a one-year carry-in warranty.
Pricing
It comes at a starting price of Rs 69,999 and will be available at Acer Exclusive Stores, Acer e-store, Amazon, Croma, Reliance and Vijay Sales.
