CES 2024 has begun and there’s plenty to see as Acer debuts MiniLED and OLED gaming monitors, 3D offerings, AI laptops, routers, and more. First off is the Predator line of gaming displays where Acer is debuting four new models with two each featuring either OLED or MiniLED technologies. The beast in the room is the curved Z57 Dual UDH (7680×2160) 32:9 at 120 Hz, VESA DisplayHDR 1000 with 2304 dimming zones, with an MSRP of $2,499.99. There is also a smaller model, the Predator X34 V3 with a 1500R curvature, a 21:9 UWQHD 180Hz panel, and an $899.99 MSRP. Next are the Predator X39 ($1,499.99) and X34 X ($1,299.99) which are Acer’s OLED models. Acer’s newest OLED displays feature an 800R curvature with up to 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut coverage and a 240 Hz refresh rate for a balance of image quality with high-speed frames.
Predator Z57 (via official product page)
- 57-inch Curved DUHD (7680×2160) resolution at 120 Hz
- 2304-zone MiniLED technology
- 32:9 aspect ratio and 1000R curvature
- VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification with a DCI-P3 98% color gamut
- 2x 10 Watt speakers
- Supports AMD FreeSync Premium
- KVM Switch
- USB Type-C 90W PD
- 2x HDMI 2.1 and DP 1.4
- VESA compliant
Predator X34 V3 (via official product page)
- 34-inch curved QHD (3440×1440) at 180 Hz
- 2304-zone MiniLED technology
- 21:9 aspect ratio and 1500R curvature
- VESA DisplayHDR 1000 and DCI-P3 94% color gamut
- 2x HDMI 2.0 ports and DisplayPort 1.4
- 2x 5 Watt speakers
- VESA Compliant
- USB Type-C 90W PD
Predator X39 and X34 X OLED Gaming Displays (per news announcement):
“Acer’s newest OLED models include the 39-inch Predator X39 and the 34-inch Predator X34 X, enabling high contrast for incredibly detailed images and ultra-fast refresh rates and response times for the smoothest possible performance. They also support accurate views, even at tight angles of up to 178 degrees. Both deliver UWQHD (3440×1440) resolution with up to a 240 Hz refresh rate and 0.01 ms pixel response time, ensuring gameplay is smooth and free of stutter and lag. The 800R curvature broadens the peripheral view and amplifies the line of vision to deepen engagement. A broad DCI-P3 99% color gamut supports a vast array of colors and shades, while VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 400 showcases details often hidden in the shadows so no details are missed. These new models are also Eyesafe 2.0 certified, and default to image retention refresh to help prevent eye strain.”
SpatialLabs 3D Products
For some time Acer has been working on developing its glasses-free 3D display offerings and it is adding two more products to the SpatialLabs portfolio. The Aspire 3D 15 uses a 15.6″ UHD display for creating and viewing content. It also includes Microsoft’s Windows 11 AI Copilot, along with Acer’s suite of software for added support. The Acer Aspire 3D 15 can be configured with up to an Intel Core i7-13620H processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 mobile GPU. While this laptop does not feature NVIDIA’s top-tier mobile GPUs it should be noted that this laptop is not designed for gaming.
The next addition is the Predator SpatialLabs Veiw 27 gaming 4K monitor. The display uses proprietary technology for creating 3D game profiles, and dual 2.5-watt speakers with beamforming audio, for additional head tracking. For those still curious about gaming in 3D or just not wanting to delve into the VR experience this could be the display to look out for. Acer has not yet announced an MSRP for this gaming display.
Per news release:
“Eye-catching 2D and 3D visuals with brilliant colors are shown on the Predator SpatialLabs View’s 27-inch, 2D-3D switchable 4K panel, thanks to its lightning-fast 160 Hz refresh rate, 400 nits brightness, and Delta E< 2 color accuracy. With AMD FreeSync™ and NVIDIA® G-SYNC® compatibility, the 3D gaming monitor delivers vivid, tear-free frames even when gaming under extremely low-light environments.”
Gaming routers
While Acer is well known for its display and laptops it also manufactures routers and has announced a collaboration with Qualcomm to launch two new models. One of them, the Predator Connect X7 5G CPE is said to be the world’s first gaming router to combine 5G and Wi-Fi 7 tri-band BE11000 throughput allowing for up to 3.5 Gbps over 5G. Next is the Predator Connect T7 Wi-Fi 7 Mesh Router for creating additional access points. Both include 320 MHz channel support, 4K QAM, and Multi-Link Operations with Multi-Link Mesh technology. Acer has done a nice job of keeping both, despite being aimed at the gaming community, looking very clean. As Acer debuts these at CES 2024 it has not revealed the MSRP for either yet.
Acer Swift Laptops
Acer is also refreshing and upgrading its Swift line of laptops that feature Intel Core Ultra Processors featuring AI support. Other upgrades include Wi-Fi 7 support, USB Type C with Thunderbolt 4, and a Type-A port for charging, along with HDMI 2.1 and a microSD card reader. Swift Go models can now have up to 32 GB LPDDR5 memory. Bluetooth LE is supported across all three models for premium wireless audio. The three laptops, Swift Go 14 and Go 16, and Swift X 14, will all launch in February.
Per news release
- Three new updated Acer Swift laptops will be available with new Intel® Core™ Ultra processors featuring Intel AI Boost with power-efficient AI acceleration and Intel Arc™ GPU[1], complementing features such as Microsoft Copilot in Windows, Acer PurifiedVoice™ 2.0’s noise reduction, and Acer PurifiedView™ video enhancement technology
- New Swift Go models deliver striking OLED clarity in 14- and 16-inch designs paired with Intel Wi-Fi 7, new usability features, and improved AI-powered abilities
- The Acer Swift X 14 is designed with everything creators and students need – with up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 Laptop GPUs, 120+ NVIDIA RTX-accelerated apps, and pre-loaded NVIDIA Studio Drivers, and includes a Calman-Verified and Acer Light Sensing-enhanced 2.8K OLED display
Other additions to Acer’s Aspire laptop line include its carbon-neutral Aspire Vero 16 featuring Intel Core Ultra processors. Acer’s carbon-neutral products are designed so that at each stage of its lifecycle its carbon footprint is at a minimum. As Acer debuts the new Vero 16 it has also updated its Aspire Go 14 and 15 laptops with either Intel or AMD CPU options.
Per news release
“The Aspire Vero 16 is the latest from its Vero product line, powered by the new Intel® Core™ Ultra processors with Intel AI Boost and Wi-Fi 7 compatibility. Acer has committed to carbon neutrality for the Aspire Vero 16, following international standards[5] for carbon footprint calculation and carbon neutrality. Actions are taken at each stage of the device lifecycle[6] to minimize its carbon footprint, and then, high-quality carbon credits will be applied to attain carbon neutrality. The Intel Evo Edition laptop has increased the usage of post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials on the chassis, doubling that of the 2021 model, to combine eco-innovation and premium PC experiences on the device.”