Aside from the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI gaming monster for 2026, Acer also announced the Acer Nitro 16 gaming laptop, Nitro Blaze Link streaming handheld, Predator Aethon 750 TKL keyboard and Predator Robust Plus Backpack at Computex 2026 to round-out their gaming ecosystem. There’s no Malaysia release date or pricing details for the laptop or handheld but the keyboard is expected at 149 euros (~RM691) in Q4 while the backpack is going for 199 USD (~RM791) in Q3.
The Acer Nitro 16 is also a high-tier performance gaming laptop
The Acer Nitro 16 is the first Acer laptop with an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor. It also features NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti graphics over a 16-inch display with 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution, 240 Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time. Connectivity includes USB 4 ports and Wi-Fi 6E but you can check out the full list below.
The Acer Nitro 16
The Acer Nitro Blaze Link is a gaming handheld for streaming?
Designed to pair with the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI or the Acer Nitro 16, the Acer Nitro Blaze Link allows for fast streaming over a Wi-Fi 6 connection. The 7-inch display offers a 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution and is only 464 grams with ergonomic grips and dual 2-watt speakers.
The Predator Aethon 750 TKL is a tournament-grade tenkeyless gaming keyboard
The Predator Aethon 750 TKL or tenkeyless keyboard uses custom Predator magnetic switches, an 8,000 Hz polling rate and full anti-ghosting. The keys are adjustable and have programmable RGB backlighting along with Bluetooth and 2.4Ghz wireless and wired connectivity.
The Acer Nitro Blaze Link
The Acer Predator Aethon 750 TKL
The Acer Predetor Robust Plus Backpack
The Predator Robust Plus Backpack can fit an 18-inch gaming laptop
Likely added to support the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI laptop, the Predator Robust Plus Backpack can not only fit an 18-inch display laptop but it also has charging pass-through built in. There’s also a Tri-Core Compartment System for additional compartments including a vacuum compression storage compartment. The bag itself is water resistant while the waterproof storage compartment keeps things dry.
All the tech specs and features
Acer Nitro 16 features and tech specs:
- AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor or AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor
- Up to 32 GB DDR5 5600 MT/s, Up to 2 TB storage total via two PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD slots
- Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 12GB GDDR7 VRAM
- Up to 16-inch WQXGA display (2560 x 1600, 16:10 aspect ratio, up to DCI-P3 100%, up to 240 Hz refresh rate, up to 3 ms response time, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA G-SYNC)
- Measurements: 356.78 x 275.5 x 22.05~27.95 mm, 2.5 kg
- Supports: Intel Killer Ethernet E3100G, Wi-Fi 6E RZ616:E, Bluetooth 5.3+, USB 4 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, USB 2.0 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, 3.5 mm combo audio jack, RJ-45, DC-In, Kensington Lock
- Features: 2 speakers with DTS: X Ultra, Dual-fan quad-intake quad-exhaust cooling, vector heat pipe, FHD 1920 x 1080 IR PurifiedView AI-assisted webcam
- 92 Wh battery
- Windows 11 Home
Acer Nitro Blaze Link streaming handheld features the and tech specs:
- 7-inch WUXGA display (1920 x 1200, 5-point multi-touch touchscreen, 16:10 aspect ratio)
- 1 GB LPDDR4, 2133 MT/s RAM, 8 GB eMMC storage
- Supports: USB Type-C (charging only), 3.5 mm audio combo jack, Wi-Fi 6 80 Mhz
- Features: A B X Y buttons, D-Pad, L and R bumpers, L and R joysticks, L and R triggers, power button, volume button (+/-), Start/Enter button, Back button, Home button, Overlay widget button, Dual 2W speakers
- 1-cell 18 Wh battery, AC power adapter, 15-watt Type-C power cord
- Measurements: 286.87 x 109.8 x 15.5/33.52 mm, 464 g
- Linux (Debian) OS
Acer Predator Aethon 750 TKL keyboard features and tech specs:
- TKL, 87 keys
- Custom Predator magnetic switches
- 8,000 Hz polling rate
- Features: WASD Rapid Trigger, Global Actuation, Fine Actuation, Per-key RGB backlighting, Anti-ghosting Keys: N-key rollover, anti-ghosting supported, On-board profiles, driver-based configuration (via Predator QuarterMaster 2.0)
Acer Predator Robust Plus Backpack features and tech specs:
- Measurements: 33.5 x 46.5 x 14.5 cm, 1.08 kg
- Polyester
- Expandable from 25 L to 32.5 L
- Features: Anti-theft and ergonomic design, full-opening design with compression compartment, fits up to 18-inch laptops, charging cable pass-through for on-the-go charging, intuitive internal organization
Are you planning to pick up any of these new Acer gaming devices or accessories when they hit the market? It seems like a no-brainer to get the Predator backpack if you’re planning to buy the 18-inch laptop too, but the other devices might also tickle your fancy. Share your thoughts in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates.
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