New Delhi, 11th August 2026 – Acer, one of the world's leading technology brands, today announced the launch of its new Nitro 5 Series, introducing the Nitro 5 and Nitro 5 Pro, designed to deliver exceptional gaming performance for gamers, students, creators, and everyday performance enthusiasts. The announcement was made at the Next@Acer India event held on 10th August in Delhi. Available across Herald Grey and Black colour options depending on configuration, the new Nitro lineup combines the latest Intel® Core™ 14th Gen HX processors, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series and RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs, high-refresh-rate displays, advanced cooling technologies, and Acer's intuitive Nitro Control Centre to deliver responsive gameplay, immersivevisuals, and seamless multitasking.
Designed to meet the evolving needs of today's gamers, the Nitro 5 Series combines powerful hardware with intelligent software to deliver an engaging gaming and productivity experience. Featuring a 16-inch 16:10 Full HD+ display with up to a 165Hz refresh rate, Intel® Core™ 14th Gen HX processors, up to 32GB DDR5 5600MHz memory, up to 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD storage, and the Nitro Control Centre, the new lineup enables users to game, stream, create, and multitask with ease while maintaining complete control over performance modes, fan speeds, and keyboard lighting.
The Nitro 5, available in both Herald Grey and Black configurations, is built for gamers looking for dependable everyday gaming performance and versatility. 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 SoundBlaster™ 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.
Commenting on the launch, Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer, Acer India, said, "The Nitro Series continues to represent Acer's commitment to making high-performance gaming more accessible to a wider audience. The new Nitro 5 lineup combines the latest Intel® Core™ HX processors, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ Laptop GPUs, immersive high-refresh-ratedisplays, and advanced thermal technologies to deliver an exceptional gaming experience across different user segments. Whether users are gaming, creating content, learning, or streaming, the Nitro 5 Series offers the right balance of performance, intelligentfeatures, and reliability to meet their evolving computing needs."
It features a 16-inch Full HD+ (1920 × 1200) display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 100% sRGB colour coverage, and up to a 165Hz refresh rate for immersive visuals. Supporting up to 32GB DDR5 5600MHz memory, 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD storage, Intel® Wi-Fi 6E, and a comprehensive range of connectivity including USB Type-C, USB Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, the Nitro 5 is designed to deliver a balanced experience for gaming, entertainment, and productivity. Depending on the configuration, the Nitro 5 features either a 62Wh or 73Wh battery, along with Nahimic Audio or Sound Blaster™ Studio+, respectively.
