Acer is among the protagonists of IFA 2026 with one of the waves of wider announcements of recent years. During the next@Acer event in Berlin, the company presented new notebooks, handheld gaming, high refresh rate monitors, workstations dedicated to artificial intelligence, display ePaper, productivity devices and even new solutions for electric mobility.
Among the main news Acer a IFA 2026 stand out the portable console Predator Atlas 7, the gaming monitor Predator XB253Q U1 from 1000 Hz, l'ultraleggero Acer Swift Blade 14 from just 799 grams, the new Acer Vero 16, 3D notebook Aspire G 3D 16, the mini workstation Veriton RI110 AI and the desktop concept ♪.
There are new Predator and Nitro monitors, designed for creators, multi-screen solutions, 5G devices and new electric scooter. Predator ES Thunder Pro.
In this study we collect all major news Acer presented at IFA 2026, with characteristics, technical specifications and information on European availability.
Acer Predator Atlas 7: New 7 Inch Gaming Portable Console
One of the most interesting gaming news from Acer to IFA 2026 is the Predator Atlas 7, new Windows handheld designed to bring the performance of the Predator family into a more compact format.
The device uses a display 7 inch FHD with 120 Hz refresh rate, VRR support and brightness up to 500 nits. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus and supports the 10-point multi-touch.
On the hardware front, Predator Atlas 7 can be configured with processor Intel Arc G3 Extreme and Graphics Intel Arc B390, up to 24 GB of LPDDR5X memory and up to 1 TB of PCIe Gen4 SSD.
Acer also devoted particular attention to cooling. The handheld uses a double fan system consisting of a Predator AeroBlade Metal and a second fan, flanked by Vortex Flow technology to improve the expulsion of hot air during prolonged gaming sessions.
- Display: 7 inches FHD, 120 Hz, VRR, 500 nits
- Processor: up to Intel Arc G3 Extreme
- Graphics: up to Intel Arc B390
- RAM: up to 24 GB LPDDR5X
- Archives: up to 1 TB PCIe Gen4 SSD
- Battery: up to 80 Wh
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and two Thunderbolt 4
- Controls: Hall-effect and TMR joystick optional
- Operating system: Windows 11
Particularly interesting is the choice joystick TMR, technology designed to increase precision and resistance to drift. The battery can reach 80 Wh, while the weight remains less than 750 grams in the configuration with more capacious battery.
Acer Predator Atlas 7 will arrive in the EMEA area from November 2026. The European price has not yet been communicated.
Project DualPlay Mini: between handheld gaming and productivity
Alongside Predator Atlas 7, Acer also showed Project DualPlay Mini, a concept that tries to merge a portable gaming console and a device dedicated to mobile productivity.
At the moment it is exclusively a concept and Acer has not announced a marketing, but it represents an interesting demonstration of the direction that the Predator brand could explore in the coming years.
Predator XB253Q U1: Acer brings competitive gaming to 1000 Hz
Among the most extreme announcements of Acer at IFA 2026 there is no doubt the new Predator XB253Q U1, the first Acer gaming monitor able to reach a refresh rate of 1000 Hz in Full HD.
The 24.5-inch IPS display is clearly designed for competitive gaming and export, where fluidity, latency and legibility of moving objects can make a difference.
Resolution is 1920 × 1080 pixels and monitor integrates proprietary technology Visual Response Boost Pro to limit motion blur and ghosting. There are also VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification, AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility.
- Size: 24,5 inches
- Panel: IPS
- Resolution: 1920 × 1080 pixels
- Refresh rate: up to 1000 Hz
- Response time: 0.3 ms with VRB Pro
- HDR: VESA DisplayHDR 400
- Adaptive Sync: AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible
- Connections: two HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1
The Predator XB253Q U1 will arrive in Europe in the first quarter of 2027 with an announced starting price 1.099 euro.
New Acer Predator, Nitro and ProDesigner monitors at IFA 2026
The 1000 Hz model is not the only new monitor announced by Acer. The range presented in Berlin includes several displays for gamers, enthusiasts and creative professionals.
Predator X32 V3: QD-OLED Penta Tandem and 4K resolution
The Predator X32 V3 use a panel QD-OLED 31.5 Inch Tandem Penta with resolution UHD 3840 × 2160 and refresh rate of 180 Hz.
Supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, is NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and reaches a declared response time of 0.03 ms GTG. The European price will depart from 899 euro, with availability in the first quarter of 2027.
Predator XB273K V7: from 4K 160 Hz to Full HD 500 Hz
The Predator XB273K V7 instead bet on versatility. In standard mode it offers a 4K resolution up to 160 Hz, while through Dynamic Frequency and Resolution technology it can reach 500 Hz in Full HD.
The model will be available in EMEA in the fourth quarter of 2026 with prices from 449 euro.
Acer Nitro: Mini LED, 5K and refresh rate up to 520 Hz
The Acer Nitro family also expands with different models. The Nitro XV275X P proposes a 5K resolution and 2304 zone Mini LED backlight, while the Nitro XV275U Z2 can reach up to 520 Hz through the DFR modes.
Complete the range Nitro XZ340CKR P, 34-inch curved monitor designed to combine immersion and speed, and Nitro XV270U Z3, designed to offer more combinations between resolution and refresh rate.
Acer ProDesigner PE270X P: 5K monitor for creators and professionals
For photographers, designers, videomakers and creative professionals come instead Acer ProDesigner PE270X P, a 27-inch monitor with 5K resolution, 2304 zone Mini LED backlight and factory calibration with Delta E below 1.
The display covers 99% of Adobe RGB, sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces and will be available in the EMEA area in the first quarter of 2027 starting from 1.299 EUR.
Acer Aspire G 3D 16: 3D notebook without need of glasses
Acer continues to invest in three-dimensional display with the new Aspire G 3D 1616-inch notebook for creator, designer, gamer and users interested in 3D content use.
Computer uses technology 3D naked that allows you to display three-dimensional content without wearing dedicated glasses. Two eye tracking cameras allow the system to adapt the image to the user's location.
The hardware platform is particularly interesting: Acer has chosen a AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with integrated Radeon 8060S graphics and support up to 128 GB of memory LPDDR5X.
- Display: 16 inches IPS
- Resolution 2D: 3840 × 2400 pixels
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
- Processor: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
- Graphics: AMD Radeon 8060
- RAM: up to 128 GB LPDDR5X
- SSD: up to 2 TB PCIe Gen4
- Battery: 99,9 Wh
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
Acer has not yet communicated price and date of marketing ofAspire G 3D 16.
Acer Aspire S 27 and Aspire S 24: new PC All-in-One for home and work
IFA 2026 also marks the renewal of Acer Aspire S 27 and Aspire S 24, the new manufacturer's All-in-One computers.
The new generation can be configured with processors up to Intel Core 7 350, up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory and SSD up to 1 TB.
Aspire S 27 can be chosen with 120 Hz QHD panel or Full HD 144 Hz, while Aspire S 24 uses a 144 Hz Full HD display. There are also touchscreen configurations with pen support.
The new series Acer Aspire S will be available in EMEA in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Acer Swift Blade 14: ultralight notebook from just 799 grams
If priority is portability, one of the most special news of IFA 2026 is the new Acer Swift Blade 14.
The notebook only weighs 799 grams and has a minimum thickness of 12.9 mm, placing itself in the most mobile-oriented Windows laptop.
The frame combines magnesium alloy and aluminum with carbon fiber. Inside it is possible to find up to a Intel Core 7 350, flanked by 12 GB of LPDDR5 memory and up to 1 TB storage.
Particularly interesting also the display: the upper configurations can mount a OLED 3K panel panel with coverage up to 100% of the DCI-P3 color space.
- Weight: 799 grams
- Thickness up to 12,9 mm
- Processor: up to Intel Core 7 350
- Memory: 12 GB LPDDR5
- SSD: up to 1 TB
- Display: up to OLED 3K
- Battery: 50
- Doors: Three USB Type-C
Acer Swift Blade 14 will arrive in EMEA in December 2026.
Acer Swift Air 16: OLED 3K, Intel Core and aluminium chassis
Alongside Swift Blade 14 we find the new Acer Swift Air 16, 16-inch notebook looking for a balance between portability, productivity and entertainment.
Can be configured with Intel Core 7 350, up to 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory and display up to OLED with resolution 2880 × 1800, frequency up to 120 Hz and 100% DCI-P3 coverage.
Despite the 16-inch panel, the Swift Air 16 weighs about 1.5 kg and can often be just 13.3 mm. The battery is 70 Wh and supports fast charging.
Swift Air 16 will be available in EMEA from December 2026.
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Acer Vero 16: new repairable notebook with OLED and Intel Core Ultra
With the new Acer Vero 16, the company carries the philosophy of the True family even further, focusing not only on the materials used but also on the repairability and the possibility of replacing some components.
The notebook has a lower access system designed to simplify interventions. Acer also states that battery and SSD can be replaced by the user, while the zipper is designed to facilitate repairs.
The frame uses a combination of recycled materials and aluminium with reduced carbon emissions and is certified according to the MIL-STD-810H standard.
However, the hardware component does not go on the second floor. True 16 can be configured with processors Intel Core Ultra Series 3 and graphics Intel Arc, while the display can reach a 16-inch OLED with 2880 × 1800 resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate.
- Processor: Intel Core Ultra Series 3
- Graphics: up to Intel Arc B390
- RAM: up to 32 GB LPDDR5X
- Display: up to OLED 2880 × 1800, 120 Hz
- Battery: 71 Wh
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.6
- Weight: about 1,56 kg
Acer Vero 16 will arrive on the EMEA market in the first quarter of 2027. The price has not yet been announced.
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Acer Veriton RI110 AI Mini Workstation: Artificial Intelligence Turns Local
Another important announcement concerns the professional market. The new Acer Veriton RI110 AI Mini Workstation is an extremely compact computer designed to perform both local and hybrid AI workloads.
The system uses a Intel Core Ultra X7 358H with graphics Intel Arc B390 and can reach 96 GB of LPDDR5X memory and 4 TB SSD storage.
According to Acer, the workstation is designed to support models AI up to 120 billion parameters, opening interesting scenarios for inference, development, content creation and applications based on AI agents.
Veriton RI110 also integrates a connection OCuLink with band up to 64 Gbps, can be used to connect external GPUs or high-performance storage devices.
- CPU: Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
- GPU: Intel Arc B390
- RAM: up to 96 GB LPDDR5X
- SSD: up to 4 TB PCIe Gen4
- AI: support for models up to 120 billion parameters
- OCuLink: up to 64 Gbps
- Networking: Wi-Fi 7, LAN 10GbE and 2.5GbE
- Weight: about 630 grams
The Veriton RI110 AI Mini Workstation will be available in EMEA in the first quarter of 2027.
Acer Qubi Claw and local AI agents
The device can also use Acer Qubi, company AI agentc solution designed to perform local workflows in an isolated environment.
The goal is to allow users to use agents that can reason, plan and perform tasks while maintaining a greater amount of data directly on the device, instead of necessarily entrusting any processing to the cloud.
Acer SFF RTX Spark: up to 1 power petaflop for local AI
Artificial intelligence is also the protagonist of one of the most powerful concepts shown by Acer at IFA 2026: ♪.
This is a compact desktop based on the platform NVIDIA RTX Spark, designed for Agent AI, development, creation of particularly demanding content and workloads performed locally.
The configuration shown by Acer can reach a GPU Blackwell RTX 6.144 core, NVIDIA Grace CPU up to 20 cores, 128 GB of unified memory and an AI processing capacity declared up to 1 petaflop.
The idea behind the project is to bring computing capabilities typically associated with professional AI systems within a compact desktop, allowing you to run locally agents and models with increased data control.
Acer has not yet communicated price and availability of Acer SFF RTX Spark.
Acer EP130K: the new 13.3 inch ePaper monitor
IFA 2026 also brings a very different proposal from traditional LCDs and OLEDs. Acer EP130K is a 13.3 inch portable ePaper monitor designed especially for reading, writing and activities requiring long sessions in front of the screen.
The panel supports both color mode and black and white. In the latter, it can reach a resolution 3200 × 2400 pixels, while in color mode comes to 1600 × 1200.
The display is also touchscreen and can also be used with a stylus.
Thanks to the nature of ePaper technology, an image can remain displayed on the panel even when the power is removed, reducing consumption in the most suitable applications for this type of screen.
Acer EP130K will be available in EMEA in the first quarter of 2027 from 749 euros.
Acer PD163 P3: three 15.6 inch monitors connected via USB-C
For those who work often in mobility Acer also presented PD163Q P3 Triple Screen Extender, a solution composed of three 15.6 inch Full HD IPS panels.
The system is foldable and allows to transform a notebook into a transportable multi-monitor station. Connecting the device to a laptop you can get a total of four displays.
The three panels can operate in extended or cloned mode and the connection to the computer is via a single USB-C cable.
Acer PD163 P3 will arrive in EMEA in the first quarter of 2027 with prices starting from 349 euros.
Acer C350e: new portable projector with AI functions
Among the news for home and entertainment we find Acer C350, portable LED projector with Full HD resolution and input support up to 4K.
The device integrates a particular To the Badge that can show images and widgets and also function as a removable remote control. There are also features based on Google Gemini.
The declared brightness reaches 350 ANSI lumens, while the LED light source is credited with a duration of up to 30,000 hours.
Acer C350e will be available in EMEA in the first quarter of 2027 from 199 euros.
Acer Iconia X16, X14, A16 and A14: new Android tablets 16
Acer also renews the tablet family with four models: Iconia X16, Iconia X14, Iconia A16 and Iconia A14.
The series uses MediaTek Helio G80 processors and arrive with Android 16. Iconia X models represent the richest versions and use OLED displays, while Iconia A16 and A14 adopt IPS panels.
A special feature is the presence of two USB Type-C ports, one of which can be used for video input, expanding the possibilities of using the tablet along with other devices.
The new series Acer Iconia X and Iconia A will arrive in EMEA in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Acer Connect X6ES and Connect D5P: new 5G solutions
The expansion of the Acer range also switches from connectivity. The new Acer Connect X6ES is a 5G CPE router with 6E Wi-Fi support, designed for homes and companies that use a mobile connection such as main access or backup.
The router supports automatic management between 5G and WAN connectivity, as well as WPA2/WPA3, VPN and two Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Acer Connect X6ES will arrive in EMEA in the first quarter of 2027 from 299 euros.
Acer Connect D5P: dongle 5G with eSIM, nano SIM and vSIM
More mobility oriented is instead Acer Connect D5P, a USB-C dongle designed to add 5G connectivity to compatible notebooks and devices.
Supports eSIM, nano SIM and vSIM and reaches theoretical speed in downloads up to 3,27 Gbps in 5G Standalone mode.
The device will arrive in the EMEA area in the first quarter of 2027 with a starting price of 249 euro.
Predator ES Thunder Pro: new 70 km Acer electric scooter
The Predator brand is not confined to gaming. At IFA 2026 Acer presented the new Predator ES Thunder Pro, electric scooter oriented both to urban movements and to use on more demanding surfaces.
The rear motor has a nominal power of 500 W and can reach a peak 1.600 W, with maximum torque of 32 Nm.
The 624 Wh battery allows, according to the data declared by the manufacturer, to reach up to 70 km of autonomy.
Among the most interesting features are 10 inch off-road tubeless tyres, IPX6 water resistance, TCS system for traction control and side RGB lighting.
- Nominal motor: 500 W
- Maximum power: 1.600 W
- Couple: 32 NM
- Autonomy declared: up to 70 km
- Pneumatic: 10 inches tubeless off-road
- Water resistance: IPX6
- Traction control: T
- Weight: 26,5 kg
On the smart front we find integration with Apple Find My and Google Find Hub, in addition to the Acer eMobility app, through which you can control battery status, electronic lock and lighting.
Voice control support is also provided via smartphone or smartwatch.
Predator ES Thunder Pro will be available in Europe in the first quarter of 2027 with prices starting from 799 euros.
Acer a IFA 2026: gaming, AI and new form factor in the center of ads
Looking overall at news Acer presented at IFA 2026, a much broader strategy emerges than the simple updating of traditional notebook ranges.
In gaming, the Predator Atlas 7 Acer port in the increasingly competitive segment of consoles PC portable, while the Predator XB253Q U1 from 1000 Hz pushes refresh rate to values until recently difficult even to imagine on a commercial monitor.
In the notebook market, Swift Blade 14 bets everything on weight and mobility, Aspire G 3D 16 continues the path of Acer in 3D displays without glasses and True 16 try to deal more effectively with the issue of hardware repairability.
But even more evident is the growing importance ofArtificial intelligence performed locally. Veriton RI110, Qubi Claw and above all the Acer SFF RTX Spark concept show a future in which an ever greater part of AI processing can be performed directly on PC, maintaining high performance and greater amount of data on the device.
Finally, products such as Acer EP130K ePaper, the triple display PD163, the new Iconia and the Predator ES Thunder Pro confirm the company's willingness to expand beyond the traditional market PC.
With availability distributed between the end of 2026 and the first months of 2027, many of the products announced in Berlin have yet to arrive on the market. It will therefore be interesting to understand which of these solutions will be able to turn into the most relevant Acer products of the next generation.
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