Acer Nitro 16 with 16″ WUXGA 165Hz display, AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS CPU, up to RTX 4060 GPU launched in India


Acer has launched the Nitro 16 Gaming Laptop in India, following the launch of the Acer Aspire Vero in June of this year. This sleek laptop features a 16-inch display with an immersive 16:10 aspect ratio.

It comes in two versions: one with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (8 GB VRAM), and the other with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 (6 GB VRAM).

The Nitro 16 Gaming Laptop boasts a high-brightness (400 nits) Acer ComfyView LED-backlit TFT LCD screen, with a fast Grey to Grey response time of 3ms by Overdrive and a rapid 165 Hz refresh rate. The keyboard has a customizable 4-Zone RGB backlight with Nitro Sense, allowing gamers to personalize their gaming experience.

To enhance performance, the Nitro 16 has Gen 4 memory slots and DDR5 storage slots for quicker data access and transfer speeds. The laptop utilizes a combination of a 4000 series GPU with Nvidia Advanced Optimus (Max TGP 140 W) and an AMD 7000 series CPU.

For extended gameplay, it comes with a 4-cell, 90 Wh battery, providing up to 10 hours of run time. The laptop incorporates dual fans, dual intake, quad exhaust, and Liquid Metal grease for efficient heat dissipation to prevent overheating during demanding tasks.

In terms of connectivity, it offers HDMI 2.1, a MicroSD card reader, USB 4, Killer Ethernet E2600, Wi-Fi 6E, and a USB HD camera with Temporal Noise Reduction. The laptop also features Stereo speakers, runs on Windows 11 Home, and is available in Obsidian Black color.

Quick specifications: Acer Nitro 16 Gaming Laptop
  • Display: 16″ WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 165Hz display, IPS Technology, Brightness 400 nits, Acer ComfyView LED-backlit TFT LCD
  • Grey to Grey 3ms by Overdrive, Nvidia Advanced Optimus capable
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS octa-core processor
  • Memory: Up to 32GB DDR5
  • Storage: 512GB PCIe Gen4, 16 Gb/s, NVMe
  • Graphics processor: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 with 6 GB of dedicated GDDR6 VRAM (or) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 with 8 GB of dedicated GDDR6 VRAM
  • I/O Ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port with power-off charging, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with DC-in, 1x USB 2.0 port, 1x USB 4 port
  • Battery: 4-cell (Li-Ion), 90 Wh, Up to 10 Hour battery runtime; 3-pin 330 W 5.5 PHY AC adapter
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.1, Wi-Fi 6E, Ethernet E2600 Ether
  • Dual-Fan System
  • Camera: Narrow USB HD camera and 720p HD video at 30 fps with Temporal Noise Reduction
  • Audio: Dual 2W Speakers with Stereo Output mode
  • Multi-gesture touchpad, Action Center, 4-Zone RGB backlight Keyboard, NitroSense Key
  • Operating system: Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 36.01cm x 2.8cm x 27.99cm; Weight: 2.7Kg
  • Color: Obsidian Black
  • 1 One-year International Travelers Warranty
Pricing and availability
  • Acer Nitro 16 AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (8GB/512GB) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB Graphics – available for Rs. 1,14,999
  • Acer Nitro 16 AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS (16GB/ 512 GB SSD) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB Graphics – available for Rs. 1,43,558

The all-new Acer Nitro 16 Gaming Laptop is now available for purchase at a variety of locations. You can find it at Acer exclusive stores, the Acer E-store, and popular online marketplaces such as Amazon.in and Flipkart.com.

Speaking at the launch, Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer, Acer India, said:

The Nitro 16 is set to transform the gaming landscape in India with its state-of-the-art features and stunning 16-inch display. Designed for gamers who demand enhanced gameplay, a rich feature set, and an immersive experience while remaining budget-conscious, the Nitro 16 is the perfect choice. We are thrilled to introduce the latest generation of Nitro gaming laptops to the Indian gaming community and can’t wait for our customers to unleash their full gaming potential on the Nitro 16.