Acer has lifted the curtains of the new Nitro gaming laptops at the ongoing CES 2023—packed with the latest 13th Gen Intel processors and RTX 40-series GPUs. In this article, we will discuss the specs, features, expected price, and availability of the Acer Nitro 17 (2023) in Nepal.

Acer Nitro 17 (2023) Overview:

Before we start talking about the new hardware, we must talk about Acer’s new convention. As usual, the Nitro brand is home to the company’s budget gaming lineup. That said, Acer has gotten rid of the Nitro 5 and Nitro 7 moniker and is representing the new gaming laptops by their display sizes.

Display and Design

As the name suggests, Acer Nitro 17 (2023) comes with a 17.3 " display. It is available with a 144Hz FHD or a 165Hz QHD screen. The overall design of the screen is pretty much the same across both models (16 and 17). You get an all-plastic body. The chassis weighs around 3 kg and measures 28.9mm at its thickest point.

Performance and Memory

Inside the new Acer Nitro series (2023), you get the latest 13th Gen Intel Core processors from Intel paired with the newly announced RTX 40-series mobile GPUs. Acer has not detailed the CPU option on the Nitro 17 but says it will come with an Intel Core i7  processor. This could be on the Core i7-13700HX and Core i7-13650HX.You might also like:

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Moving on, Acer Nitro 17 (2023) gaming laptop will be configurable with up to 32GB of DDR5-4800 memory and 2TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage. Over on the thermals, the new Nitro gaming laptops feature two fans, four exhausts, and liquid metal cooling.

Rest of the Specs

The new Acer Nitro 17 (2023) comes pre-installed with NitroSense software to monitor the gaming laptop’s performance metrics and adjust them. There is also a dedicated NitroSense Key as well. Users get a 4-zone backlit keyboard too. Acer is also giving away month-long access to Xbox Game Pass for free with the Nitro 2023 series in the US.As for connectivity, the Nitro 17 (2023) boasts an HDMI 2.1, an ethernet, two Thunderbolt 4, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, and a MicroSD card slot. Other highlights include Intel Killer 6 Wi-Fi, stereo speakers with DTS:x, and an HD webcam.

Acer Nitro 17 (2023) Specifications:

• Design & Build: Plastic Build
• Display: 17.3″ IPS panel, up to 100% sRGB, 144/165Hz refresh rate
• Resolution: FHD / QHD
• Processor: Up to 13th Gen Intel HX-series Core i7
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40-Series Mobile
• RAM: Up to 32GB DDR5-4800 RAM
• Storage: 2TB of PCIe Gen 4
• Keyboard: Chiclet-style backlit keyboard (4 zone RGB)
• Audio: 2x 2W speaker (DTS:X Ultra audio)
• I/O Ports: 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x ethernet, 2x Thunderbolt 4, t3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, and 1x MicroSD card slot.

Acer Nitro 17 (2023) Price in Nepal and availability

The laptop went on sale in May with a price tag of USD 2000. We will update this article with the exact price, official price, and availability of the Acer Nitro 17 (2023) once it makes its way into Nepal.

• Meanwhile, check out our review of the Acer Nitro 5 (2022) [Nepali]