(Credit: Acer)
Acer has a new addition to its Predator handheld portfolio that promises the same flagship performance of its upcoming 8-inch model in a more compact 7-inch form factor.
We got our hands on the Predator Atlas 8 at Computex in May, and the new Acer Predator Atlas 7 feels familiar. It has a 7-inch FHD touch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, 500-nit peak brightness, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support, and a 16:9 aspect ratio.
There are relatively few 7-inch gaming handhelds; they've coalesced around 8 or 9 inches, and none of those that do, such as the Asus ROG Ally X, use the Arc G3.
Just like its big 8-inch brother, the Atlas 7 features contoured grips, an enlarged palm rest area, recessed keys, and an anti-slip texture that helps your hands settle into a steadier hold for cleaner input and better control throughout longer sessions. The joysticks come with a tunneling magnetoresistance option for greater precision, while Hall-Effect analog triggers offer greater pressure sensitivity.
But the real draw of the Atlas 7 is what’s powering the device. The base version of the Atlas 7 will use an Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor and Intel Arc B370 graphics, and Acer will also offer an Arc G3 Extreme and Arc B390 configuration. We got our first taste of this processor's potential when we reviewed the MSI Claw 8 AI+. In our testing, we compared the Intel Arc G3 Extreme to AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme and AI Z2 Extreme and saw improved frame rates across a wide range of titles.
The dual-fan cooling system features a precision metal Predator AeroBlade fan with 89 blades, each just 0.1mm thick, which Acer claims will deliver up to a 10% increase in airflow. A secondary plastic fan works alongside it, guiding hot air out of the chassis more efficiently under sustained load. The Predator Atlas 7 also offers up to an 80Wh battery.
The Predator Atlas 7 will be available in North America later this year, while the Predator Atlas 8 will be available this month. Stay tuned for our full reviews.
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