Acer
Acer Predator Atlas 8
Overview
The Acer Predator Atlas 8 is Acer's first handheld gaming PC, announced at Computex 2026 and launching in October 2026. Powered by Intel's new Arc G3 Extreme processor with 14 cores and Arc B390 integrated graphics featuring XeSS 3 AI upscaling and frame generation, it delivers smooth AAA gaming on an 8-inch WUXGA 120Hz IPS touchscreen with VRR support. With up to 24GB LPDDR5x-7467 RAM, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports for eGPU docking, and a large 80Wh battery, the Predator Atlas 8 positions itself as a premium competitor in the handheld gaming PC market alongside offerings from ASUS, Lenovo, and MSI.
Key Highlights
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First Acer handheld gaming PC, powered by Intel Arc G3 Extreme (14 cores, Arc B390 graphics with XeSS 3 upscaling)
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8" WUXGA 1920x1200 IPS touchscreen with 48-120Hz VRR and 500 nits peak brightness
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Up to 24GB LPDDR5x-7467 memory and 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD with dual Thunderbolt 4 ports
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Predator AeroBlade dual-fan cooling with first-ever metal fan in a handheld — 10% more airflow
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Dual-mode Hall effect analog triggers with Xbox Mode, PredatorSense controls, and fingerprint sensor
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Acer |
| Model | Acer Predator Atlas 8 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Arc G3 Extreme (14 Cores, 2P+8E+4LPE, up to 4.6GHz, 24MB Cache, Intel XeSS 3, Multi-Frame Generation) |
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel Arc B390 Graphics (12 Xe3 GPU Cores, up to 2.2GHz, Ray Tracing, XeSS 3 Upscaling, Frame Generation) |
| Memory (RAM) | 24GB LPDDR5x-7467 Onboard |
| Storage | 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD (single slot) |
| Display | 8" 1920x1200 (WUXGA) IPS LCD, 48-120Hz VRR, 500 nits, touchscreen, 16:10 |
| Battery | 80Wh (up to 2-4 hours AAA gaming) |
| Weight | 810g (1.79 lbs) |
| Connectivity | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1775s, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home (Xbox Mode) |
| Dimensions | 299 x 127.4 x 28.5 mm (58.37 mm with grips) |