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Acer Nitro 5, Predator Helios Neo get RTX 50 GPUs in India

Acer Nitro 5

The new Acer Nitro 5 series and three Predator Helios Neo 16 models headline Acer's refreshed laptop lineup in India, pairing Intel HX processors with NVIDIA RTX 50-series mobile graphics. The full portfolio, unveiled at the Next@Acer India 2026 event in Delhi this week, spans ₹39,999 to ₹2,82,990, with the gaming tier opening at ₹1,67,990.

Entry pricing for the standard Nitro 5 and the Nitro 5 Pro is ₹1,67,990; the top processor option is an Intel Core i7-14650HX. Acer splits each model into two GPU builds. The RTX 4050 configuration ships in Herald Grey with a 62Wh battery and Nahimic Audio, while the RTX 5050 configuration comes in Black, lifts the battery to 73Wh, and tunes sound through Sound Blaster Studio+.

Acer Nitro 5 Specs: RTX 4050 vs RTX 5050

The GPU is not the only difference between the two builds. Stepping up to the RTX 5050 adds 11Wh of battery capacity and a separate audio stack, so the extra outlay covers longer runtime and Sound Blaster tuning in addition to newer graphics silicon. The Nitro 5 Pro repeats both colourways and GPU options, which lets buyers keep the RTX 4050 or move to the current-gen RTX 5050 in the same chassis.

For the Predator tier, Acer listed three Helios Neo 16 machines. The 16 AI tops the range at ₹2,82,990, the 16S AI follows at ₹2,62,990, and the base 16 is listed at ₹2,42,990. Each combines an Intel HX processor with RTX 50-series graphics and a high-refresh display, and all three carry up to ₹10,000 cashback.

Predator Helios Neo 16 Lineup and Availability

Below the gaming segment, the refresh pulls the price range downward. The Swift Pro thin-and-light line opens at ₹79,999 and tops out at 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD, with an optional WUXGA OLED panel; colour options are New Dark Blue and Light Blue. The Aspire 3 anchors the lineup at ₹39,999. Sales run through Acer Exclusive Stores, the Acer E-store, Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance, and Vijay Sales.

For shoppers, the refresh creates a clear price ladder. At ₹1,67,990, the Acer Nitro 5 is the entry point to RTX 50-series gaming; the Predator Helios Neo 16 at ₹2,42,990 adds a bigger feature set. The ₹10,000 cashback on the Predator models narrows the real-world gap between the tiers.

Why this matters

Indian buyers now get one refresh covering budget laptops and premium gaming machines, with the RTX 5050 option bundled into a larger battery and a different audio package rather than sold as a bare GPU upgrade. Anyone weighing the Acer Nitro 5 against the Predator Helios Neo should factor in the ₹10,000 cashback and the configuration-specific battery and audio changes, since both shift the value equation beyond the sticker price.

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