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CES 2023 First Look: OLED Panels (and a Deep Curve) Come to Acer's Predator Gaming Monitors

OLED, anyone? Acer pushed out two Predator models at CES 2023. Expect deep blacks (and a dramatic curvature in one model). We got our eyes on them.

By Brian Westover

CES 2023 Hands-On: Acer Unleashes Overpowered Nitro and Predator Gaming Laptops

The latest Acer Predator Helios and Nitro laptops get Intel 13th-Gen CPUs and Nvidia 40 Series mobile GPUs. We got a chance to check them out at CES.

By Brian Westover

CES 2023 Hands-On: Productivity Gets an OLED Boost in New Acer Swift Go

Acer Swift laptops get a revamp, with premium OLED, creator-friendly portable designs, and sleek mainstream ultraportables. We go hands on here at CES.

By Brian Westover
Swift Go 16, Swift 14, Swift X 14

Acer's $1,000 Bike Desk Can Charge Your Laptop as You Pedal

'One hour of constant cycling at 60 RPM on the bike desk can generate 75 watts of self-generated power,' Acer says, which should be enough to charge a laptop and a smartphone. 

By Michael Kan

Acer Predator Triton 300 SE (2022, 16-Inch) Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

The 16-inch version of Acer's Predator 300 SE is a fantastic gaming laptop that's strong on all fronts, especially screen and build quality.

By Charles Jefferies

Acer Aspire 5 (2022, A515-45-R74Z) Review

3.0

This cheaper AMD-powered version of Acer's Aspire 5 budget laptop delivers the basics, but it falls short of its Intel Core sibling.

By Eric Grevstad

Acer Chromebook 516 GE Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

Acer's rousing Chromebook 516 GE is among the first Chromebooks designed specially for cloud-based gaming. If this machine is any indication, we may be seeing the birth of a promising new class of laptop.

By Brian Westover

Acer Chromebook Spin 714 Review

4.5
Editors' Choice

With a new display and a garaged stylus, Acer's latest Chromebook Spin remains our absolute top Chromebook pick—despite losing the microSD slot and still being a little hefty.

By Matthew Elliott

Acer Aspire Vero (2022) Review

4.0

The 2022 Acer Aspire Vero is an improvement over last year's green-themed laptop and remains the go-to choice for eco-conscious users.

By Zackery Cuevas

Overhaul Your Workstation With a Discounted Acer Aspire Desktop

The tower is on sale for $519.99 during Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale.

By Stephanie Mlot

Acer Nitro 5 (2022, 17-Inch) Review

3.5

This 17-inch Acer Nitro 5 model delivers a capable RTX 3060-backed gaming experience, achieving 60fps-plus AAA title performance at what stands for a reasonable price in late 2022.

By Matthew Buzzi

Acer Unveils World's Lightest 16-Inch OLED Laptop

The Acer Swift Edge only weighs 2.58lbs and uses a Microsoft Pluton chip for added security.

By Matthew Humphries

Acer Swift 3 OLED Review

4.0

Acer's OLED-screen update of its Swift 3 ultraportable is a high-powered 14-incher best suited for media creators willing to trade off battery life for processing punch.

By Matthew Elliott

Acer Predator Triton 300 SE (2022) Review

4.0

The latest remix of the Acer Predator Triton 300 SE is a robust compact gaming rig, pairing a beautiful OLED display with solid components. It's priced reasonably considering its power, and the base model is a great deal too.

By Matthew Buzzi
Acer Predator Triton 300 SE (2022) left angle

Acer Spin 5 (2022) Review

4.0

The 14-inch Acer Spin 5 is a handsome, trim convertible with solid performance and a remarkably good screen that will do nicely, if you can't afford a deluxe OLED model.

By Eric Grevstad

Acer Aspire 5 (2022, A515-57-56UV) Review

4.0

You won't get loads of creature comforts with Acer's Aspire 5, but you'll get solid performance for daily use—and the battery life to back it up.

By Brian Westover

Acer Nitro 5 (2022, 15.6-Inch, 12th Gen Core) Review

3.5

The latest Acer Nitro 5 doesn't top any charts, but it hits the performance and feature baseline for mainstream gaming at an appealingly low price.

By Matthew Buzzi

Acer Predator Triton 500 SE (2022) Review

4.0

Acer's refreshed Predator Triton 500 SE is a top performer among 16-inch gaming laptops, but there's no daylight between it and lower-priced competitors.

By Eric Grevstad

Acer Packs Glasses-Free 3D Display Into Premium Gaming Laptop

The Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition is slated to go on sale in early Q4 in North America.

By Michael Kan

Acer Chromebook 514 (2022, Kompanio 828) Review

4.0

The Acer Chromebook 514 with an ARM Kompanio processor offers stylish design and above-average battery life at an affordable price.

By Brian Westover