Top 10 Acer gaming laptops you can buy today

When it comes to PC gaming, the conventional wisdom was to build your PC but gaming laptops have gotten so much better lately that you can not only play your favourite games but do so from anywhere. When it comes to gaming laptops, Acer is one brand that offers a great balance between performance and price. From its budget-focused Nitro range to its powerful Predator lineup, Acer has a gaming laptop for every type of user.

Acer gaming laptop: Top 10 gaming laptops from Acer

One of the first things to consider while choosing your next Acer gaming laptop is whether it will spend its time on the desk or on the move. It is also important to remember that gaming laptops are also all-around excellent laptops with so much power that it will be overkill for most use cases. You should also look at connectivity and features before choosing one. With these factors in mind, here are the top 10 Acer gaming laptops.

1. Acer Nitro 5

2. Acer Predator Helios Neo 16

3. Acer Aspire ALG

4. Acer Predator Helios 300

5. Acer 16 Predator Neo

6. Acer Aspire 5

7. Acer Nitro V 15

8. Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (NH.QLTSI.006)

9. Acer ANV15-41-R2VD AMD Ryzen 5 gaming laptop

10. Acer Aspire ALG (UN.34CSI.009)

1. Acer Nitro 5

There aren’t many gaming laptops that have received as much affection as the Nitro 5 in the gaming community. This is one of the best budget gaming laptops available right now and one can even argue that it is the best gaming laptop from Acer. The Nitro 5 is well-liked not because it has crazy specs or breaks barriers but it is mainly because of how well it does in terms of basics.

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You get a 15.6-inch Full HD display with 144Hz refresh rate, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD storage, Intel Core i5-13420H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics. It weighs around 2.13kg and is available for Rs 82,990. With Acer Nitro 5, you get excellent performance for the price, and solid battery life even if the display has shallow viewing angles and speakers are average.

2. Acer Predator Helios Neo 16

The cheaper counterpart to Helios 16, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is one of the best 16-inch gaming laptops out there. Under the hood, you will find 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD storage, an Intel Core i7-14700HX processor, and a Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU with 6GB GDDR6 memory. There is a 16-inch LCD with a 165Hz refresh rate and an HD camera. The Predator Helios Neo 16 uses a 90Wh cell rated for 6 hours of battery life. With support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, the Predator Helios Neo 16 is priced at Rs 1,29,999. It is an extremely good-looking gaming laptop capable of running most games but is heavier at 2.8kg.

3. Acer Aspire ALG

If you are looking for an affordable gaming laptop then Acer Aspire ALG is for you. Priced at Rs 64,999, the Aspire ALG comes equipped with a 15.60-inch Full HD display with 144Hz refresh rate, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD storage, an Intel Core i5-12450H processor, and a Nvidia GeForce RTZ 3050 GPU with 6GB video memory. This is a gaming laptop aimed at consumers who want to play games on the move but also don’t want to burn a hole in their pockets.

4. Acer Predator Helios 300

The Predator Helios 300 is the most stunning gaming laptop from Acer yet. It has a brilliant design that goes really well with its RGB keyboard layout. The chunky form factor is meant to appeal to gamers and at nearly 2.6kg, it is heavy and not meant to be carried around. Behind this chunky design is a 15.6-inch FHD IPS display with 165Hz refresh rate, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB SSD storage, 11th gen Intel Core i9 processor, and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. The only downside of Predator Helios 300 is its poor battery life but it does stand out for its gaming credentials.

5. Acer 16 Predator Neo

The Acer 16 Predator Neo really means business in its obsidian black colour. It is another 13th Gen gaming laptop from Acer with a 16-inch 165Hz Quad HD display, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel Core i5-13500HX processor, and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU. In terms of connectivity, you get one USB 3.2 port, one USB 2.0 port, two Thunderbolt ports, and one HDMI port. There is a 1080p webcam, Acer DTS X audio, and a 90Wh battery rated for up to 4 hours.

6. Acer Aspire 5

With Acer Aspire 5, you are getting a laptop with a 15.6-inch Full HD display, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD storage, Intel Core i5-13420H processor, and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 GPU.

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The steel grey colour and 1.7kg weight don’t lend it gaming credentials but the Aspire 5 can be used to play games like Overwatch, PUBG, DOTA 2, and others. It may not support games at the highest setting but it is still a capable gaming laptop and even better as an all-purpose machine.

7. Acer Nitro V 15

The Acer Nitro V 15 is not that different from the Nitro 15 with an older GPU and lower price. It has a 15.6-inch FHD display, 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD storage, Intel Core i5-13420H processor, and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU. While the Nitro 15 uses GeForce RTX 4050, the Nitro V 15 settles for a GeForce RTX 3050. It is also cheaper at Rs 72,999 and houses a 57Wh battery. In terms of ports, you get one HDMI port, three USB Type-A ports, one USB Type-C port, and one Ethernet port.

8. Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (NH.QLTSI.006)

If you want a Predator Helios Neo 16 gaming laptop and want to also save money in the process then you might want to look at the variant with Intel’s 13th Gen Core processor. The Predator Helios Neo 16 with model number NH.QLTSI.006 weighs 2.8kg and houses an Intel Core i7-13700HX processor. It sports a 16-inch Full HD display with a 165Hz refresh rate and a 16:10 aspect ratio. You get 16GB RAM, 1TB storage, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, two USB Type-C ports, three USB Type-A ports, and one HDMI port.

9. Acer ANV15-41-R2VD AMD Ryzen 5 gaming laptop

While Acer Nitro 5 with Intel Inside is a popular gaming laptop in the affordable price segment, the Nitro ANV15-41-R2VD AMD Ryzen 5 gaming laptop is certainly worth taking a look at. It has a 15.6-inch Full HD display, 8GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD storage and is powered by AMD Ryzen 5-7535HS processor. There is a discrete Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU with 6GB of dedicated memory and the laptop is designed for gamers who also stream. At Rs 64,999, the Acer ANV15-41-R2VD AMD Ryzen 5 gaming laptop is well-priced and weighs around 2.1kg.

10. Acer Aspire ALG (UN.34CSI.009)

In addition to these gaming laptops, you can also consider this variant of the Aspire ALG gaming laptop. It has a 15.6-inch Full HD display, 512GB SSD storage, Intel Core i5-12450H processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 GPU. The difference between this model and one of our top picks is that it has 8GB of RAM. It is a noticeable spec difference but for a lot of casual gamers, this may not come to hurt in a big way. You will also save some money in the process.

Acer Nitro vs Acer Predator: Which one should you choose

It is clear that Acer’s Nitro lineup is a value-oriented gaming laptop while Predator is a premium gaming line. With Predator, you are getting a stylish design and the highest-end gaming experience but Nitro is no slouch. It may not look the part but it definitely offers the best balance between price and performance. If you are looking to get an Acer gaming laptop, it would be wiser to spec up a Nitro gaming laptop.

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With a laptop like the Acer Nitro 5, you are not only getting the best budget gaming laptop but one that rivals lower-end models of the Predator line. Regardless of which model you choose, Acer gaming laptops are designed to be reliable, and consistent and offer competitive hardware in the segment.