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Acer unveils upgraded Windows gaming handheld at CES 2025, but does it resolve our concerns?

By Claire Tabari Published 6 January 25

Acer announced at CES 2025 that the company is expanding its handheld gaming options with the Acer Nitro Blaze 8, delivering a larger size for those who prefer a more immersive display.

Gaming

Two Acer Swift Go laptops in front of a blue and purple background

Our favorite budget laptop just got a refresh at CES 2025 — can it hold on to its top spot in 2025?

By Stevie Bonifield Published 6 January 25

Acer just announces a new-and-improved version of Laptop Mag's top budget laptop at CES 2025. Can it live up to its predecessors?

Laptops

Acer Swift 16 AI (Intel) open on a white background shot from above with the display facing the camera.

Sometimes a "no-compromise" laptop comes with too many compromises

By Joanna Nelius Published 22 December 24

The Acer Swift 16 AI needed one killer feature to make it stand out

Windows Laptops

Acer Swift 16 AI (Intel) review: Polarizing potential

By Joanna Nelius Published 21 December 24

The Swift 16 AI’s greatest strengths lie in its display and speakers — but they aren’t strong enough to make up for this laptop’s biggest weakness: heavy multitasking performance.

Windows Laptops

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE cloud gaming Chromebook

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE review: Has the only gaming Chromebook managed to redeem itself?

By Madeline Ricchiuto Published 20 December 24

Can the 516 GE change our minds about cloud gaming?

Chromebooks

Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9

Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 vs Lenovo Legion 5i 16 Gen 9

By Madeline Ricchiuto Published 16 December 24

In a direct head-to-head, would you be better off going for the gaming creator hybrid Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 or the gamer's gaming laptop, the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9?

Gaming Laptops & PCs