Last September, Acer entered the portable console arena with its Nitro Blaze 7, marking its entry into this competitive sector. To stand out from main competitors, such as Valve’s Steam Deck or Asus’ ROG Ally, the Taiwanese firm took advantage of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the major consumer technology show in Las Vegas, to present two new models , including one in an imposing format, comparable to that of a standard iPad.
Running Windows 11, the Nitro Blaze 11 is in fact equipped with an 11-inch touch screen with a refresh rate of up to 144 Hz, compared to 8 inches for the Nitro Blaze 8, like the Lenovo Legion Go.
Equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 8040HS processor, 16 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage space, the larger of the two models weighs over 1 kg (1050 g), which could quickly become cumbersome to handle during portable gaming sessions. It is also distinguished by its detachable joysticks, similar to those of the famous Nintendo Switch, as well as an integrated foot allowing the console to be placed in a vertical position.
Although the compact 8-inch version shares the same technical specifications as the 11-inch model, it does not have detachable joysticks. However, it is more affordable, with an announced price starting from 999 euros in Europe, compared to 1199 euros for the Nitro Blaze 11.
