Gaming laptops can get frighteningly expensive, especially if you're trying to buy models with new RTX 40-series graphics cards. But the Acer Nitro 5 has made a niche for itself as a powerful gaming ...

It’s big and heavy, with so-so battery life and a fairly dim screen, but if you’re shopping for a gaming laptop that handle AAA titles without breaking the bank, the $750 Coffee Lake-powered Acer ...

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Gamers looking for a value laptop will find many machines that bring entry-level discrete graphics at a reasonable price, but not every laptop with such hardware is ideal for gaming. Acer’s Nitro 5 ...

Acer's Nitro 5 gaming laptop lineup isn't one I've found terribly appealing in the past. In fact, previous Nitro 5 models have accounted for some of my lowest scoring reviews. But for the last two ...

In brief: Acer's Nitro 5 refresh likely won't knock your socks off, but if you're in the market for a relatively inexpensive gaming laptop you should definitely give it a look before you make your ...

is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in 2018, and after a two-year stint at Polygon, he rejoined The Verge in May 2025. Acer’s Nitro 5 gaming laptop lineup has become more ...

The Acer Nitro 5 is a budget gaming laptop that starts at $580 and can cost as much as $1,200. The wide-ranging Nitro 5 series offers models with 15.6- or 17.3-inch displays powered by AMD or Intel ...