Acer Expands Handheld Gaming Lineup with Nitro Blaze 8 and Massive Nitro Blaze 11

The Nitro Blaze 11 features a 10.95-inch display, detachable controllers, and laptop-grade performance, but its size challenges portability standards.

The Acer Nitro Blaze 11, unveiled at CES 2025, boasts a 10.95-inch WQXGA touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate and detachable controllers, making it one of the largest handheld gaming devices on the market.
Powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS processor and Radeon 780M GPU, both the Nitro Blaze 8 and 11 include 16GB of RAM, up to 2TB of storage, and Hall Effect joysticks to prevent stick drift.
The Nitro Blaze 8 offers a more compact 8.8-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate and non-detachable controllers, providing a lighter and more portable alternative.
Both models run on Windows 11 and include features like dual USB-C ports, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, with the Nitro Blaze 11 adding a front-facing camera and kickstand for additional versatility.
Set to launch in Q2 2025, the Nitro Blaze 8 starts at $899, while the larger Nitro Blaze 11 is priced at $1,099, sparking discussions about the balance between size, performance, and portability in handheld gaming.