Laptop Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61-R698, AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 3.5 GHz, 18 inch WQXGA 2560×1600, 16 GB DDR5, 1 TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, Windows 11 Home, Black

The Acer Nitro 18 Copilot+ PC combines AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series processing, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series graphics, and an advanced cooling system to deliver high-performance gaming and AI-enhanced features in a portable laptop form. It supports DLSS 4, full ray tracing with the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, and Reflex technologies for low latency. The system includes NitroSense and Experience Zone for AI-driven controls, Acer ProCam, PurifiedView and PurifiedVoice technologies, and comes with Windows 11 Home and a three-month PC Game Pass offer.

Advantages

This laptop offers a balance of raw gaming power and AI capabilities: high core counts and on-chip memory for low latency, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs for superior visuals and DLSS-driven frame-rate improvements, and AMD Ryzen AI processors for generative AI tools and responsive performance. Cooling is engineered for sustained loads using liquid metal thermal grease, vector heat pipes and a quad-intake/exhaust design. Connectivity includes USB4 and Wi‑Fi 6E, while software features provide automated recording, enhanced webcam framing and AI noise suppression.

Key specifications

• Operating system: Windows 11 Home 64-bit
• Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, 3.5 GHz, 8 cores (supports Ryzen AI 300 Series features)
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with 8 GB GDDR7; includes NVIDIA Blackwell architecture features and DLSS 4 support
• Display: 45.7 cm (18") WQXGA 2560 x 1600 IPS, 16:10, matte
• Memory: 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM (1 x 16 GB)
• Storage: 1 TB SSD
• Wireless: Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3
• LAN: Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
• Battery: Lithium‑Ion 90 Wh (up to ~8 hours, depending on usage)
• Power adapter: 230 W
• Color/format: Gaming laptop, clamshell, black

How to use

Start the laptop and complete the Windows 11 initial setup. Use NitroSense and Experience Zone to configure performance profiles, fan behavior, and AI features. Install or sign in to Xbox/PC Game Pass to access included games. For optimal gaming performance enable DLSS and Reflex in supported games, and keep drivers up to date via NVIDIA and AMD software. Ensure vents remain unobstructed and use the laptop on a flat surface for best cooling efficiency.

Recommendations

For sustained high-performance gaming, connect the laptop to AC power and use a high-performance NitroSense profile. Keep system firmware and GPU drivers updated, and periodically clean air intakes to maintain cooling efficiency. Consider external storage or cloud backup for large game libraries.