Acer Announces Basketful of New Devices

We are still at IFA 2025 in Berlin, and Acer has a basketful of new devices they announced this week. From Chromebooks to gaming PCs, the company has pushed out a fresh batch of goodies for you to consider. Check out what the key points of the press release had to say.

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Acer IFA Announcements

First Acer Chromebook with MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Processor

• The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 debuts as the first Acer Chromebook with a MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor with integrated NPU, delivering AI-enhanced productivity with Google AI Pro features, up to 2.8K WQXGA+ touch display, and up to 17 hours of battery life in a durable build. Price TBA when the final news release is posted.  
• Two new Acer Chromebox lines (Chromebox CXI6 and Chromebox Mini CXM2) offer compact yet powerful solutions, with extensive connectivity ports to support multiple displays and setups. Price TBA when the final news release is posted. 

Swift 16 Air—New Line in Family of Swift Laptops—Featherlight 1 KG Chassis with Large 16-Inch Display

• The new Swift 16 Air delivers powerful performance in a sub-1kg chassis with a 16-inch display—available in two options: AMOLED or IPS. The line is powered by AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 series processors, featuring up to AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processors. 
• The magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis is durable while keeping it featherlight. Even with a 16-inch display, it weighs just 1.1 kg/2.43 lbs. for the AMOLED display model and 0.99 kg/2.18 lbs. for the IPS display model. 
• We do not have an estimated price/availability for the Swift Air 16 for the US/Canada at this time. 

Unveiled Predator Hybrid Gaming Laptop, Desktops & Peripherals Deliver Elite Performance

• The new Predator Helios 18P AI laptop is purpose-built for professionals who demand high-performance computing in a portable setup. While many users have turned to gaming laptops for powerful graphics and processing capabilities, the Predator Helios 18P AI goes further, supporting desktop-level AI computing, inferencing, and productivity, making it ideal for AI developers, content creators, and gamers who are looking for a device for both work and play. It features a powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285HX with Intel vPro, ECC memory, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. The Predator Helios 18P AI (PH18P-73) will be available in North America; pricing is still TBD at this time. 
• The Predator Orion 7000 and Predator Orion 5000 desktops can handle any gaming scenario with cutting-edge Intel Core Ultra processors, NVIDIA Blackwell-powered GeForce RTX 50 GPUs, innovative Predator CycloneX 360 cooling systems, and massive memory and storage capacities. The Predator Orion 7000 (PO7-667) and Predator Orion 5000 (PO5-667) will not be available in North America. 
• Ideal for elite gamers, the Predator X27U F8 monitor sports a 26.5-inch OLED WQHD display with up to a lightning-fast 720 Hz refresh rate for ultra-responsive gameplay. It will be available in North America in Q1’2026, starting at USD 1,299.99. 
• The Predator Aethon 550 KKL gaming keyboard is equipped with tri-mode connectivity, hot-swappable switches, and per-key RGB lighting in a compact, tenkeyless (TKL) keyboard design. The Predator Aethon 550 TKL (PKR400) will be available in North America in September, starting at USD 129. 

Refreshed Nitro PCs and 4 New Nitro Displays for Casual Gamers

• The Acer Nitro V 16 gaming laptop delivers AI-powered performance and impressive visuals with up to an Intel Core 9 270H processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, and WQXGA-resolution display with a 180 Hz refresh rate. The Acer Nitro V 16 (ANV16-72) will be available in North America in October, starting at USD 999.99, and in EMEA in November, starting at EUR 1,299. 
• The Acer Nitro V 16S is a portable gaming laptop equipped with up to an Intel Core 9 270H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU in a slim metal chassis measuring under 19.9 mm. The Acer Nitro V 16S (ANV16S-71) will be available in North America in November, starting at USD 1,099.99, and in EMEA in November, starting at EUR 1,399. 
• The new Acer Nitro 70 gaming desktops feature up to an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU. The Acer Nitro 50 offers up to an AMD Ryzen 7 8700G processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. The Acer Nitro 50 (N50-100) and Acer Nitro 70 (N70X3D-100) will not be available in North America.  
• The Nitro XV275K V6 features a breathtaking 27-inch 4K UHD (3840×2160) panel with a 180 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms Visual Response Boost Pro (VRB Pro), and AMD FreeSync Premium technology for smooth, tear-free gameplay, even during the most action-packed scenes. It will be available in North America in Q1’2026, starting at USD 699.99. 
• Engineered for competitive precision and performance, the Nitro XV273U W1 features a 27-inch WQHD (2560×1440) IPS panel with an overclockable 275 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms (VRB Pro) response time. It will be available in North America in Q1’2026, starting at USD 299.99. 
• For gamers and streamers who demand ultra-high resolution, the Nitro XV270X delivers breathtaking clarity with up to 5K resolution (5120×2880) and a 2,000:1 contrast ratio. It will be available in North America in Q1’2026, starting at USD 899.99. 
• The Nitro XZ403CKR presents expansive views through its massive 39.7-inch 1000R curved panel and 5K WUHD (5120×2160) resolution that delivers stunningly clear visuals. It will be available in North America in Q1’2026, starting at USD 999.99. 

New Tablets, Monitors, and Wi-Fi 7 Router Enhance Digital Living

• The slim and lightweight Acer Iconia X12 tablet with a 12.6-inch AMOLED screen is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 processor, offers up to 16 hours of battery life, and comes with an optional keyboard and stylus. It will be available in North America in November starting at USD 320.  
• The Acer Iconia X14 tablet delivers OLED clarity and advanced AI tools such as gesture control, posture sensing, and automatic photo capture, powered by a dedicated AI processor with built-in NPU. It will be available in North America in November starting at USD 350. 
• The Acer Iconia A16 and Iconia A14 tablets deliver rich FHD visuals, integrated tripod-style kickstands, and built-in AI capabilities supporting smarter user interactions. The Acer Iconia A14 and Acer Iconia A16 will be available in North America in November starting at USD 300 and USD 340, respectively. 
• The portable Amadana 16APM1QJ and ultra-slim Amadana 27ART0 P1 monitors combine timeless aesthetics with vibrant IPS displays, suitable for modern workspaces and entertainment setups. The amadana 16APM1QJ and amadana 27ART0P1 will not be available in North America. 
• As a high-performance OLED display, the Acer CE270U Z is equipped with a 280 Hz refresh rate, 0.03 ms response time, 1000 nits HDR brightness, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. It will be available in North America in Q1’2026, starting at USD 699.99. 
• The Acer Connect T36 Wi-Fi 7 Dual-Band Mesh Router is a compact, stylish networking solution supporting dual-band Wi-Fi 7 with speeds up to 3,600 Mbps and automatic node-switching for uninterrupted connectivity. The Acer Connect T36 will not be available in North America. 

Veriton GN100 AI Mini Workstation for Institutions & Businesses Built on the NVIDIA GB10 Superchip

• Ultra-compact personal AI workstation featuring the NVIDIA^® GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, equipped with 128 GB of unified memory, 4 TB of storage, and delivering up to 1 PFLOPS of FP4 AI performance.  
• Designed to work locally with large AI models and scale to larger workloads by connecting two Acer Veriton GN100 systems with NVIDIA ConnectX-7 SmartNIC, pre-installed with the latest NVIDIA AI software stack and support for common developer tools and frameworks, including PyTorch, Jupyter, and Ollama. 
• Space-efficient and secure, with Kensington lock support and the ability to link two units for handling AI models up to 405 billion parameters. 
• The Acer Veriton GN100 AI Mini Workstation will be available in North America starting at USD 3,999. 

TravelMate X14 AI Business Laptop and 3 Eco-Friendly Vero Laser Projectors for Modern Offices

• Acer TravelMate X4 14 AI, a lightweight Copilot+ PC powered by Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), delivers up to 115 TOPS of overall performance for enhanced productivity. 
• At just 2.79 lbs. and 0.63 inches thin, while meeting MIL-STD810H standards, the TravelMate AI business laptop offers portability, durability, and immersive visuals with an optional OLED display. The Acer TravelMate X4 14 AI (TMX414-51) will be available in North America this month starting at USD 1,399.99. 
• Three sustainable laser projectors (Acer Vero XL2320p, Vero XL2521, and Vero SL2520n) offer vivid brightness, flexible installation, and eco-conscious designs for professional environments. These Acer Vero projectors will not be available in North America. 

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