The Acer Nitro Lite 16 is a new 16-inch powerhouse you’ll actually want to carry

Acer has officially taken the wraps off the Nitro Lite 16 laptop in the Indian market, aiming squarely at gamers, students, and content creators who want a portable machine that doesn’t skimp on performance.

Part of Acer’s Lite Series, this 16-inch laptop aims to strike a balance between gaming-grade hardware and a sleek, travel-friendly form factor. Wrapped in a Pearl White chassis, it weighs just 1.95 kg and measures 22.9 mm in thickness, making it one of the lightest 16-inch performance laptops around. Here’s everything you need to know before investing in this new 16-inch powerhouse from the house of Acer.

Acer Nitro Lite 16: Gaming meets everyday portability

The Acer Nitro Lite 16 features a 16-inch IPS display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and WUXGA resolution (1920×1200). Its 180Hz refresh rate and 100 per cent sRGB coverage promise vibrant visuals whether you’re deep into a late-night gaming session or editing a colour-sensitive project.

A built-in FHD webcam with a privacy shutter caters to video calls and streaming needs, while the white backlit keyboard, complete with highlighted WASD keys and a dedicated Copilot key, gives it a distinct gamer vibe without feeling too over-the-top.

Inside, the laptop can be configured with Intel’s 13th Gen Core i7-13620H processor and NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4050 GPU with 6GB GDDR6 memory, making it capable of handling ray tracing, DLSS 3, and more.

It includes a MUX switch for performance tuning and supports up to 24GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. Standard models come with Intel Core i5-13420H or Core i7-13620H CPUs, paired with RTX 3050 or RTX 4050 graphics, 16GB dual-channel DDR5 RAM, and 512GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD.

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The laptop runs on a 53Wh battery with support for 100W USB-C fast charging, while Intel’s Thread Director optimises hybrid core performance to balance demanding workloads.

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 2.1, USB-C with power delivery, and two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports with power-off charging. Dual stereo speakers round off the entertainment experience.

Acer Nitro Lite 16: Price and availability in India

The Acer Nitro Lite 16 is priced starting at Rs 69,999 and is now available via Acer’s exclusive stores, Acer’s online store, and e-commerce platforms. It’s a laptop built for those who want their daily driver to double up as a weekend gaming rig without weighing down their backpack. Other gaming laptop options from Acer include the Nitro 5 and the Predator Helios Neo 16.

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