Acer teams with Porsche for luxury laptop, embraces Intel’s 11th generation
Acer is taking on Dell's XPS 13 with its own take on carbon fiber. The Porsche Design Acer Book RS features a unibody metal finish and carbon fiber lid.
Acer’s Halo Smart Speaker with Google Assistant dazzles with its light-up base
The Halo Smart Speaker from Acer is a Google Assistant-powered device that uses DTS Sound to fill space with music, while RGB lights on the base bring style.
The ’90s are back: Gateway laptops have been resurrected as Walmart exclusives
Is nostalgia enough to make students clamor over Gateway's once iconic cow-print logo? Acer is releasing several Gateway laptops in an exclusive with Walmart.
Acer’s 5G Spin 7 is the world’s first laptop powered by the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2
Acer's Spin 7 will be the first laptop to launch with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform. The convertible notebook also includes a stylus.
Acer’s new Swift lineup among first laptops to earn new Intel Evo certification
Made with all-day battery life, Acer's new Swift 3 and Swift 5 are among the first to gain Intel's new Evo certification.
Acer unleashes Orion desktops with RTX 3090, Predator X25 360Hz gaming monitor
Acer's Predator Orion desktop delivers the performance gamers crave. These systems boast Intel's latest processor and Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3090 graphics.
Acer’s new Nitro XZ2 curved gaming monitor is insanely cheap
Casual gamers no longer have to shell out big bucks to get a curved gaming monitor, thanks to Acer's affordable Nitro XZ2 monitors. These panels start at $199.
The best AMD Ryzen 4000 laptops
AMD hit a home run with its Ryzen 4000 CPUs, competing strongly against Intel's 10th-gen 15-watt chips and leading the way among budget laptops.
Acer’s Swift 5 is first announced with Intel’s 11th-gen CPUs and Xe graphics
Acer's Swift 5 is now the world's first laptop announced with Intel's Xe graphics. This ultrabook could also ship with Intel's 11th Gen processor this fall.
Dozens of powerful new gaming laptops just launched. These are the best of them
Acer, Asus, Lenovo, MSI, and Razer just took the wraps off of their new gaming laptops, featuring RTX Super graphics and 10th-gen Intel processors.
Acer’s Swift 3 laptops to get eight-core Ryzen 4000 chips for just $630
You won't find an "Intel Inside" badge on Acer's new Aspire 5 or Swift 3 ultraportables. These affordable laptops leverage AMD's Ryzen 4000 processors and integrated Radeon graphics to do the heavy lifting.
This $700 laptop has Thunderbolt 3, and that’s great news for the future of PCs
Acer's new Swift 3 doesn't look like a stand-out laptop, but it has one unmistakable feature: A Thunderbolt 3 port, for a laptop that costs just $700. Here's why the new accessibility of Thunderbolt 3 is a great sign for the future of PCs.
Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel Pro hands-on review: A crazy 2-in-1 that’s total overkill
Acer's ConceptD 7 Ezel Pro combines the versatility of a 2-in-1 with the serious productivity features and absurdly quick hardware that creators crave. This rare combo delivers a truly unique laptop that's complete overkill in all the right ways. Read our Acer ConceptD 7 Ezel Pro hands-on review for more.
Acer’s ConceptD 700 workstation is unlike any desktop we’ve ever seen
Acer's new ConceptD 700 is a desktop workstion that has earned its RTX Studio badge thanks to its powerful Intel Xeon processor and Nvidia Quadro RTX GPU inside. And Acer didn't stop there. With a sculpted minimalist design and woodgrain-inspired accents, the ConceptD 700 is as stylish as it is powerful.
Acer’s new Predator OLED monitor is 55 inches of PC gaming glory
At 55 inches of screen real estate, Acer's Predator CG552K may sound like a television designed for your living room. In reality, the Predator is a large gaming monitor packed with an OLED display and variable rate refresh. Now all you need is a desk large enough for this screen.
Acer’s ConceptD 7 Ezel is part drawing tablet, part powerhouse workstation
Packed with an Intel Xeon processor and Nvidia's Quadro RTX 5000 graphics, Acer's new ConceptD 7 Ezel Pro introduced at CES 2020 reimagines what a mobile workstation can accomplish. Designed for creatives, the unique Ezel hinge allows this laptop to transform between five different usage modes.
Acer introduces a (slightly) more affordable version of its epic gaming throne
Acer unveiled its utterly bonkers Predator Thronos gaming chair at IFA 2018, though calling this beast a chair is underselling it. At this year's IFA, Acer announced an updated version of the chair called the Predator Thronos Air which is (slightly) more affordable. At $14,000, it's practically a bargain.
Acer’s new thin-bezel, lightweight Chromebooks come in all sizes
At the IFA tech show in Berlin, Acer is announcing four new Chromebook models. Available in 14-inch, 15.6-inch, and 11.6-inch sizes, the new devices pack long battery life, slim and light designs, and everything you need for productivity and entertainment when on the go.
Acer Predator Triton 500 is an unstoppable gaming laptop with a 300Hz screen
If you're worried your screen is too slow or not responsive enough to handle your fast action games, Acer's Predator Triton 500 gaming laptop has you covered. This powerful gaming notebook boasts a 15-inch FHD display with a superfast 300Hz refresh rate to eliminate screen tearing and help you keep up with the action.
Acer’s refreshed ConceptD Pro notebooks bring serious gaming power to creators
At IFA 2019, Acer refreshed its ConceptD line of laptops, pairing Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 graphics with Intel's Core i9 processor on the flagship ConceptD 9 Pro laptop, making it great for creative work and gaming. Like the previous model, the Ezel Aero hinge allows the 17-inch display to recline, tilt, and fold.
Acer’s Swift 5, Swift 3 get powerful with Intel’s 10th-gen Ice Lake processors
At the IFA tech show in Berlin, Acer announced refreshed versions of its popular Swift 3 and Swift 5 notebooks. Both models are picking up significant performance upgrades to Intel's 10th-gen Ice Lake processors, and the Swift 5 is now getting a big upgrade to optional Nvidia MX250 graphics.
Acer’s fast Nitro XF2 monitors are built to help gamers outmaneuver opponents
Acer's new Nitro XF2 series monitors promise gamers a competitive edge over opponents, thanks to a fast, responsive panel. Supporting AMD's FreeSync technology, 240Hz refresh rates, and an overdrive mode that delivers a fast 0.2ms response time, these panels will amp up your gaming.
Acer Swift 3 (2019) vs. Asus ZenBook 14 UX433
You don't have to settle for a too-small 13.3-inch laptop nor one that's too large at 15.6 inches. Instead, you can choose the Goldilocks option: A 14-inch laptop that's neither too big nor too tiny. The ZenBook 14 and Acer Swift 3 present two different options with strengths and weaknesses.
The Acer ConceptD laptops bring Nvidia Quadro workstation graphics to the masses
At Computex 2019, Acer revealed a handful of new powerful laptops in its ConceptD line. The ConceptD 5, 7, and 9 are all made with creatives in mind, each with varying degrees of power and portability. Most importantly, they feature the option for Nvidia's new Quadro graphics, which are tailor-made for 3D rendering and graphics.
Acer gives Predator, Nitro gaming notebooks CPU and GPU upgrades
Acer announced that some of its recently launched gaming laptops will benefit from some silicon updates. In addition to shipping with Nvidia's GTX 1650 or GTX 1660 Ti graphics, the Predator Helios, Nitro 7, and Nitro 5 laptops will also get a processor boost to Intel's ninth-generation Core i7-9750H CPU.
Acer’s ConceptD laptops and desktops give artists quiet gaming power
Don't be fooled by the discrete RTX graphics inside Acer's new line of ConceptD workstations and mobile workstations. These systems weren't designed for gaming. With powerful processors, top-of-the-line graphics, and color-accurate displays, these PCs were designed for creatives to make the games you play.
Acer refreshes Chromebooks and Windows laptops with business, gaming appeal
Acer's refreshed lineup of Chromebook and Windows laptops are designed with gamers and business users in mind. Acer's TravelMate P6 and two new Chromebook models feature MIL-STD 810G ratings for durability, long battery life, and biometric security, while the Nitro gaming notebooks come with dedicated GPUs.
Acer’s powerful new Helios 700 gaming laptop transforms to maximize performance
Acer's new Helios 700 could be its most impressive gaming laptop ever made. It's superpowerful, with the latest Intel and Nvidia components, and also has a cooling solution that relies on a transforming keyboard to draw in extra air. It's a unique approach that enables automated overclocking for maximum power.
Limited-time Amazon deal knocks up to $200 off the thin, light Acer Swift 5
If you've been thinking of purchasing a thin, light, and stylish laptop, you might want to consider heading to Amazon as soon as you can. The online retailer is currently discounting the Acer Swift 5 and several other Acer products by up to $200, but only through the end of today, March 14.
Acer Swift 5 vs. Dell XPS 15
Acer's Swift 5 aims at a singular accomplishment: to be the lightest 15-inch laptop on the market. And it succeeds, coming in at a featherweight 2.2 pounds. But it's facing stiff competition in the all-around excellent XPS 15. Which is better worth your money in a head-to-head no-holds-barred matchup?
Chromebook 13 vs. Google Pixelbook: Acer model takes on the king
Google's Pixelbook has held the mantle of most premium Chromebook for a while now, and it's also one of the best-built and most attractively designed. It has challengers, though, including the Acer Chromebook 13, the fastest Chrome OS clamshell notebook around. Can Acer's pricy speedster keep up?
The best gaming laptops of CES 2019
CES is always a big time of year, and with the reveal of Nvidia's latest RTX mobile graphics, there have been plenty of new gaming laptops from MSI, Alienware, Acer, and more. Not to worry though, as we've sorted through the long list of new gaming laptops and have picked out the best from the rest. Here are our picks for the best gaming laptops of CES 2019.
Acer unleashes the beast with 2-in-1 Triton 900 packing RTX 2080 GPU
Have you been caught between desiring a monster gaming laptop and a hybrid 2-in-1 Windows machine? If so, then the new Acer Triton 900 might be the perfect machine for you with a convertible chassis, a six-core Intel Core i7 GPU, and Nvidia's latest GeForce RTX 2080 GPU.
Acer Swift 7 dazzles with near-borderless touch display, weighs under two pounds
Not a fan of borders and looking for the thinnest and lightest machine on the market? Acer's latest iteration of the Swift 7 introduces an impressive 1080p 14-inch touchscreen with a 92-percent screen-to-body ratio, all coming in at under two pounds — with an Intel Core i7 CPU.