Acer launches Predator Atlas 8 handheld in South Korea
The 8-inch Windows 11 gaming UMPC runs Intel's Arc G3 Extreme processor with 24GB of memory and ships from November 20.
Acer officially launched the Predator Atlas 8, its Intel-powered gaming handheld, in South Korea on November 11, according to techm.kr. The device pairs an 8-inch display with Intel's Arc G3 Extreme processor.
The Arc G3 Extreme is built on the Panther Lake architecture and carries 14 cores: 2 performance, 8 efficient and 4 low-power efficient cores. Its integrated Arc B390 graphics uses 12 Xe cores on the Xe3 architecture with a maximum clock of 2.3GHz, and the chip supports Intel XeSS 3 with AI upscaling, multi-frame generation and Xe Low Latency.
Acer's configuration lists 24GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, powered by an 80Wh battery at a weight of 860g. The 8-inch WUXGA (1920x1200) IPS panel offers 120Hz, variable refresh rate, 10-point multi-touch, 500 nits and 100% sRGB coverage. Cooling comes from Predator AeroBlade metal fans with 89 blades of 0.1mm thickness and Vortex Flow technology.
Controls include full-size TMR joysticks with magnetic sensors, Hall effect analog triggers and rear macro buttons. The handheld runs Windows 11 Home with the PredatorSense software and supports Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4.
Pre-order windows and shipping
Pre-orders are limited to 100 units each at Gmarket until November 18 and at Coupang until November 19, with shipping from November 20. Buyers receive a 2-year warranty plus a dedicated hard pouch and screen protector.
Quick answers
When does the Acer Predator Atlas 8 ship in South Korea?
Shipping starts from November 20, after pre-orders close at Gmarket on November 18 and at Coupang on November 19.
What processor does the Predator Atlas 8 use?
It uses Intel's Arc G3 Extreme, a 14-core chip built on the Panther Lake architecture with integrated Arc B390 graphics.
How many pre-order units are available?
Pre-orders are limited to 100 units each at Gmarket and Coupang.