The affordable Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop just got refreshed! Let’s take a look at the newly-launched 2018 Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop, and see what’s new!
The 2018 Acer Predator Gaming Laptops
Acer introduced three new Acer Predator gaming laptops – the 2018 Acer Predator Helios 500, the 2018 Acer Predator Helios 300, and the 2018 Acer Nitro 5. They also introduced the Acer Predator Aethon 500 gaming keyboard and the Acer Predator RGB Mousepad.
You can read more about these and other new 2018 Acer products in our article – 2018 Acer Predator Laptops, Desktops + Monitors Revealed!
The 2018 Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop
The 2018 Acer Nitro 5 is targeted at mainstream gamers, boasting a large 15.6″ Full HD IPS display with Dolby Audio and Acer TrueHarmony audio technologies.
It features the latest 8th Gen Intel Core processor, and up to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB of GDDR5 memory. The top-of-the-line 2018 Acer Nitro 5 even comes with 16 GB of Intel Optane Memory for much faster boot-up and game-loading time.
Keeping things cool is the Acer CoolBoost technology, which features dual fans with high fan speeds. You can even boost the fan speed using the Acer NitroSense application.
Styled for Domination
The 2018 Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop features a laser-textured chassis and a crimson red hinge that matches the futuristic design of the backlit keyboard. Its 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display has a front-facing HD web camera that lets you strategise with your squads in online games.
You can also broadcast games live with Mixer, directly from the Game bar on Windows 10 simply by pressing the Windows key plus G.
Gigabit Wireless
The 2018 Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop also features Intel Wireless-AC 9560 2×2 802.11ac wireless connectivity, which offers Gigabit performance that enhances gaming, streaming, and conferencing experiences. A plethora of ports including the latest USB Type-C, HDMI 2.0, and Gigabit Ethernet ports are part of the package.
The 2018 Acer Nitro 5 Models + Specifications
The 2018 Acer Nitro 5 comes in three variants to cater to different price points between RM 2,999 and RM 3,999 (~US$ 749 and US$ 999). Here are their specifications.
| Specifications | 2018 Acer Nitro 5 (Low Spec) | 2018 Acer Nitro 5 (Mid Spec) | 2018 Acer Nitro 5 (High Spec) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Number | AN515-52-50WX | AN515-52-73LN | AN515-52-78AS |
| Display | 15.6" Full HD IPS Display - 1920 x 1080 pixels | 15.6" Full HD IPS Display - 1920 x 1080 pixels | 15.6" Full HD IPS Display - 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home | Microsoft Windows 10 Home | Microsoft Windows 10 Home |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8300H - 4 cores, 8 threads - 2.3 GHz base clock - 4.0 GHz boost clock - 6 MB L3 cache | Intel Core i7-8750H - 6 cores, 12 threads - 2.2 GHz base clock - 4.1 GHz boost clock - 6 MB L3 cache | Intel Core i7-8750H - 6 cores, 12 threads - 2.2 GHz base clock - 4.1 GHz boost clock - 6 MB L3 cache |
| Chipset | Intel HM370 | Intel HM370 | Intel HM370 |
| Memory | 4 GB DDR4 SDRAM | 4 GB DDR4 SDRAM | 4 GB DDR4 SDRAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (4 GB GDDR5 memory) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (4 GB GDDR5 memory) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB GDDR5 memory) |
| Storage | 1 TB Hard Disk Drive | 1 TB Hard Disk Drive | 1 TB Hard Disk Drive 16 GB Intel Optane Memory |
| Connectivity | WiFi : 802.11b/g/n/ac LAN : Gigabit LAN | WiFi : 802.11b/g/n/ac LAN : Gigabit LAN | WiFi : 802.11b/g/n/ac LAN : Gigabit LAN |
| Webcam | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Audio | 2 x microphones 2 x speakers | 2 x microphones 2 x speakers | 2 x microphones 2 x speakers |
| Ports | 1 x USB 3.0 2 x USB 2.0 Gigabit LAN HDMI | 1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type C 1 x USB 3.0 2 x USB 2.0 Gigabit LAN HDMI | 1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type C 1 x USB 3.0 2 x USB 2.0 Gigabit LAN HDMI |
| Keyboard | Red backlit keyboard | Red backlit keyboard | Red backlit keyboard |
| Battery | 4-call, 48 Whr (3320 mAh) lithium-ion battery | 4-call, 48 Whr (3320 mAh) lithium-ion battery | 4-call, 48 Whr (3320 mAh) lithium-ion battery |
| Power Adaptor | 135 W | 135 W | 135 W |
| Dimensions | 390 mm wide 266 mm deep 26.75 mm tall | 390 mm wide 266 mm deep 26.75 mm tall | 390 mm wide 266 mm deep 26.75 mm tall |
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 2.70 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Price | RM 2,999 / ~US$ 749 | RM 3,599 / ~US$ 899 | RM 3,999 / ~US$ 999 |
The 2018 Acer Nitro 5 Price + Availability
These newly-refreshed Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptops are available nationwide from 1 July 2018 onwards, at the following prices :
- AN515-52-50WX (Core i5-8300H, GTX 1050) : RM 2,999 / ~US$ 749
Price Check : RM 2,700 onwards (Shopee) RM 2,755 onwards (Lazada) - AN515-52-73LN (Core i7-8750H, GTX 1050) : RM 3,599 / ~US$ 899
Price Check : RM 3,292 onwards (Shopee) RM 3,359 onwards (Lazada) - AN515-52-78AS (Core i7-8750H, GTX 1050 Ti, 16 GB Optane) : RM 3,999 / ~US$ 999
Price Check : RM 3,759 onwards (Lazada) RM 3,788 onwards (Shopee)
The 2018 Acer Nitro 5 is available in North America starting in May 2018 with prices starting at US$749; and in EMEA in May 2018 as well, with prices starting at €799.
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