Acer Nitro 18 AI (AN18-61)
Acer Nitro 18 AI (AN18-61) - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 2000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 32GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Home, No OS
- Battery
- 90Wh
- Body material
- Plastic / Polycarbonate
- Dimensions
- 400.9 x 310.3 x 15.08 - 24.95 mm (15.78" x 12.22" x 0.59")
- Weight
- 3.02 kg (6.7 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 2.0
- 2x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-C
- 4.0
- HDMI
- Card reader
- microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
- Ethernet LAN
- 10, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- Speakers
- 2x Stereo Speakers
- Security Lock slot
- Kensington Lock
All Acer Nitro 18 AI (AN18-61) configurations
CPU performance
Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the CPUs that come in the Acer Nitro 18 AI (AN18-61) series.
Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.
Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
GPU performance
Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the GPUs that come in the Acer Nitro 18 AI (AN18-61) series.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Acer Nitro 18 AI (AN18-61) in-depth review
The era of the massive gaming laptop is back, and the Acer Nitro 18 AI (AN18-61) is unapologetically leading the charge. This isn't a machine designed to slip unnoticed into a backpack; it is a dedicated battle station built to dominate your desk with an expansive 18-inch display and a chassis large enough to cool the most demanding hardware. Usually, upsizing a laptop brings diminishing returns, but Acer has used the extra space to pull off a surprising trick. Beyond the raw power and screen real estate, we discovered a hidden strength that defies the stereotypes of the "desktop replaceme[...]
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance with high sustained GPU clocks
- Great 165Hz QHD+ display with accurate colors and no PWM
- Exceptional battery life for an 18-inch gaming laptop (nearly 8 hours)
- Superb thermal management keeps the system cool and stable
- Fantastic upgradeability with two RAM and two M.2 slots
- Spacious keyboard with full-sized NumPad and huge trackpad
Cons
- Large, heavy chassis limits portability
- No physical privacy shutter or biometric login options
- Lid is prone to fingerprints and smudges
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