This Acer Desktop PC Has Laptop Specs, For Some Reason

Acer's latest gaming laptop series is stunning, but the company has also launched a desktop computer that is awkward in Acer's product line and has its own advantages and disadvantages compared to other small desktop computers.

Acer today added four new laptops and a redesigned compact desktop to its popular Nitro gaming lineup. However, let's talk about desktop computers first, because it's the most unique. What makes it unique is that it uses laptop specifications. The Nitro 20 N20-100 uses an AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, or the Intel Core i5-13420H desktop processor is also available. Graphics cards can be equipped with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU. It's a mid-range computer, which isn't a bad thing, the chassis itself is only 15 liters, so it's firmly in the small desktop space.

However, this does make us wonder if Acer can do better. Don't get me wrong, laptop-specification small computers are not uncommon - take Asus' NUC series computers as an example. But the 15-liter volume is actually not small. Some chassis are roughly the same size but can accommodate full desktop hardware, and even install a huge three-slot GPU if you know how to buy and arrange the internal components correctly. It reminds me of the Framework desktop, but I don't know if this computer is as open as the Framework desktop. The Framework desktop leaves room for future upgrades at least, and it's very easy to upgrade out of the box. However, for this Acer computer, I'm not sure.

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Article 1 It does have some good advantages. A fingerprint sensor is integrated on the power button, allowing for secure authentication without passwords or PIN codes. Considering that we are using laptop specifications, we actually have a very quiet desktop computer as well. Additionally, it should consume very low power – a laptop is more energy efficient than a desktop, so if you have limitations on power/heat dissipation, this may be a good choice. But other than that, it's a weird piece of hardware. I'm not saying it's bad, but if you're buying a desktop computer, it's better to take a look at other options first.

Speaking of laptops, the Nitro 18 AI (AN18-61) comes with an 18-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) display with a refresh rate of 165 Hz, a 100% color coverage DCI-P3, and supports G-SYNC. The Nitro 16 AI (AN16-61) is equipped with a 16-inch WQXGA panel, which has a faster refresh rate, up to 180 Hz, a brightness of 400 nits, and supports G-SYNC. We also have the Nitro 16S AI (AN16S-61) and the Nitro V 16S AI (ANV16S-61). Both come with a 16-inch WQXGA, 180 Hz, 400 nit display. These are the Acer gaming laptops you are common and they are always one of the best you can buy, so there is no complaint. Once they come to market, they will eventually become an amazing choice.

We don’t have North America’s price and listing information yet – like everyone else, Acer may be waiting to see how tariffs will affect their business.

Source: Acer

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