Acer has launched its new Nitro 5 Series in India, comprising the Nitro 5 and Nitro 5 Pro gaming laptops. The new models are designed for gamers, students, creators and users seeking high-performance computing. The products were unveiled at the Next@Acer India event held in Delhi on August 10.
The new Nitro 5 Series combines Intel Core 14th Gen HX processors with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series and RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs, depending on the configuration. The laptops also feature high-refresh-rate displays, upgraded cooling systems and Acer’s Nitro Control Centre for managing performance and system settings.
Both models feature a 16-inch Full HD+ display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 1920 × 1200 resolution, 100% sRGB colour coverage and refresh rates of up to 165Hz. The laptops support up to 32GB of DDR5 5600MHz memory and up to 2TB of PCIe Gen4 SSD storage.
The Nitro 5 is available in Herald Grey and Black configurations. Selected models with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics come with a 62Wh battery and Nahimic Audio, while RTX 5050-equipped versions feature a 73Wh battery and Sound Blaster Studio+ audio. The laptop can be configured with up to an Intel Core i7-14650HX processor.
The Nitro 5 Pro offers configurations with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 and RTX 5050 Laptop GPUs. Models powered by the RTX 50 Series use NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture and support technologies such as DLSS 4, fifth-generation Tensor Cores, advanced ray tracing, NVIDIA Reflex 2 and NVIDIA Studio.
The new laptops use a dual-fan cooling system with dual air intakes and exhausts to support sustained performance during gaming and demanding applications. Through the Nitro Control Centre, users can adjust performance modes, fan speeds and power settings. The laptops also feature a four-zone RGB illuminated keyboard. Connectivity options include USB Type-C, USB Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet and Intel Wi-Fi 6E. Other features include an HD webcam and Copilot key.
Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer, Acer India, said the new Nitro Series brings together high-performance processors, NVIDIA graphics, high-refresh-rate displays and thermal technologies to make gaming and performance computing accessible to a wider range of users.
The Acer Nitro 5 and Nitro 5 Pro will be available in India at a starting price of ₹167,990. Customers can also avail cashback benefits of up to ₹10,000. The laptops will be sold through Acer Exclusive Stores, the Acer E-store, Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital and Vijay Sales.
As Acer celebrates five decades of innovation and ten successful years of Acer Day, the company continues to strengthen its presence in India by offering cutting-edge technology, customer-focused services and attractive value-driven offers that reinforce its position as one of the country’s leading technology brands.
